March Madness Baby!

The signs of March Madness are starting to appear as teams vie for a chance to be one of the lucky 68 to make it to the NCAA Basketball Tournament and become the National Champs.

March Madness Checklist:

• Fill out your official bracket (Men's) by National Bracket Day on March 14th. The Women's bracket will be available soon at http://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-women/d1 .
  

• Start boasting about how great your favorite team is and tell everyone they are going all the way to the finals.
  

• Make sure extended cable packages have been explored and/or purchased.

• Clear your social schedule until April 5th.
  

If you are new to March Madness check out one of the following books to educate yourself on what all the hoopla is about.

NCAA March Madness: Cinderella, Superstars and Champions from the NCAA's Final Four (includes a DVD with incredible tournament action!)

How March became Madness: how the NCAA tournament became the greatest sporting event in America

Round 1 begins on March 15 and the Championship game with be played on April 4th. For any and all information on the teams and schedule visit the official NCAA website at www.NCAA.com.

For more basketball related books and DVD's visit the Recommendations desk on the first floor to pick up a list of items available at Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

May the best (or your favorite) team win!