It’s (Still) Derby Day!
….And they’re off! Well, not quite. This year, the Kentucky Derby is postponed until September 5th. Traditionally run on the first Saturday in May, this year Churchill Downs has opted to have a virtual celebration and viewing party on May 2nd. They’re even running a simulated Kentucky Derby featuring the 13 Triple Crown winners. So, even though there is no *real* Kentucky Derby right now, here are some ways and resources to enjoy a Derby-themed day at home!
e-Books available on our Digital Platforms:
Non-Fiction for Adults:
Most Glorious Crown by Marvin Drager and Ed McNamara
My Year of the Racehorse by Kevin Chong
American Pharoah by Joe Drape
Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand (also available as an audiobook)
Non-Fiction for Kids:
American Pharoah by Jon M. Fishman
D is for Derby by Helen L. Wilbur
Fiction for Adults:
Secretariat Reborn by Susan Klaus
Triple Crown by Felix Francis
Kentucky Rich by Fern Michaels
The Sport of Kings by C.E. Morgan (audiobook only)
Fiction for Kids:
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop by Clare Balding
e-Music and e-Movies available on our Digital Platforms:
Music:
Seabiscuit: Original motion picture soundtrack
Lonesome River Band – Carrying the Tradition
Kevin Williams – My Old Kentucky Home
Movies:
Take a look at these fun videos centered around the Kentucky Derby:
How Do Horses Earn a Spot in the Kentucky Derby?
A Day in the Life: Taylor Made Farm – A kid-led tour of a racehorse farm in the bluegrass
Derby Hats – See the evolution of Derby Day hats
Master the Classics: Mint Julep – Learn how to make the classic Derby drink, with a little background and history of the drink, and a funny bartender
Some websites to visit:
Watch the virtual running of the Derby on May 2nd, streaming on NBC Sports at 5:45pm!
Kristy is a librarian heading up the Library’s Pop-Up service. When she’s not driving her 3 kids to one of their five thousand activities, she enjoys sneaking Handel’s ice cream when they’ve gone to bed, reading, sports, doing jigsaw puzzles, exercising, and laughing. She really likes to laugh. A lot.