CCSF Library: National Poetry Month: Home

Looking to celebrate?

Check out "30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month at Home or Online" from the Academic of American Poets:

Sign-up for Poem-a-Day and read a poem each morning.
Sign-up to receive a free National Poetry Month poster, or download the PDF, and display it for the occasion.
Read 2024’s most-read poem, Naomi Shihab Nye’s “Kindness.”
Record yourself reading a poem, and share why you chose that work online using the hashtag #ShelterinPoems. Be sure to tag @poetsorg on twitter and instagram!
Subscribe to the Poem-a-Day podcast.
Check out an e-book of poetry from your library.
Begin your virtual meetings or classes by reading a poem.
Talk to the teachers in your life about Teach This Poem.
Learn more about poets and virtual poetry events nation-wide.
Read about your state poet laureate.

Common Needs

Remote Access	Assistance
An active RAM ID (student ID number) and RAM ID password is required for off-campus access to CCSF Library subscription resources and databases, including online articles, streaming video, and e-books. When accessing these resources from off-campus, users will be prompted to log in with RAM ID, then will be able to view resources as if they are on-campus.	Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days. Chat with the library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk with a librarian for help with your research.

Remote Access

Assistance

An active RAM ID (student ID number) and RAM ID password is required for off-campus access to CCSF Library subscription resources and databases, including online articles, streaming video, and e-books. When accessing these resources from off-campus, users will be prompted to log in with RAM ID, then will be able to view resources as if they are on-campus.

Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days.

Chat with the library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk with a librarian for help with your research.

The CCSF Library is committed to providing you with excellent resources and services that support you in achieving your educational goals. We are here for you!