D97 Elementary Library News
November 2016
Erin Howe: ehowe@op97.org
Richard Withers: rwithers@op97.org
November Dates in History
November 4, 1922: King Tut's tomb was discovered on this day. Archaeologists searched the Valley of the Kings for many years, but could not locate Tut's tomb. Find out why or check out this book from your school library.
November 8 is Election Day: Did you know that the the way our president and vice president are chosen has changed over the years? In 1789, when George Washington was elected for president, he didn't choose his vice president. Take a look and see how elections used to be run. Also, take a look as one of your favorite characters runs for president.
November 11: Veterans Day
November 19, 1969: Sesame Street debuted on this day. "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" Even the Cookie Monster visits the library sometimes.
November 24: Thanksgiving: Take a look at this classic as the Peanuts gang come together to celebrate this holiday.
New Books for November
The Water Princess
Coat of Many Colors
Ashes
Ashes is the highly anticipated conclusion to Laurie Halse Anderson's Seeds of America trilogy.
District 97's Presidential Election
Books Made for Sharing
Wonderfall by Hall
Little One by Weaver
There is so much to discover in this new world. Join Big Bear as she shares the wonders of the forest with her cub, Baby Bear. There's more to survival than how to fish or swim. There's love.