Mahoney Library Blast
Make the most of the library from home!
About the Library Blast
While we are learning from home during school closures, I hope to send daily emails every weekday morning. These messages will include cool and interesting websites, videos, book recommendations and more, so that we can stay connected and keep learning!
I want to hear from you!
Please share:
- Memes
- Photos of your pets
- Your art or comics
- Recipes
- Book recommendations or reviews
- Other TV, movie, game or media recommendations
- Playlists
- Funny or uplifting videos
Please email me anything you would like to share at gartleel@spsdme.org!
Mahoney Readers Club
I'm launching a Google Classroom for Mahoney Readers of all stripes! This is a low-pressure community for all types of readers--whether you're a strict comic reader, you're re-reading your favorite series, or trying out some classics, all readers are welcome!
Mahoney Readers Club is an online forum to talk about what we're reading, ask for suggestions, share our own recommendations, or ask for help finding books. If there is interest, we could also plan a Google Meets chat.
If you're interested, email me at gartleel@spsdme.org and I will send you an invite!
Sora
Sora is an app that provides access to a collection of ebooks and audiobooks that we share with Memorial and the High School. This slideshow will help you login if you haven't used Sora before. If you have any trouble logging in or using Sora, please email me at gartleel@spsdme.org. If there is an ebook or audiobook you are looking for that you can't find on Sora, please let me know, and I will do my best to find it for you!
Junior Library Guild
Junior Library Guild is currently offering free access to their online ebook collection. You can access more free ebooks by visiting jlg.ipublishcentral.com (or downloading the JLG Digital app on a personal device) and signing in with the username JLGMID and the password JLGFREE.
Epic!
Epic! is another online ebook collection. You can access Epic! by downloading the app or visiting https://www.getepic.com/students and using the class code wtt8334. Epic! has tons of books, comics, audiobooks, and videos. Epic! can only be accessed during the school day.
Monday, May 11
Diamond Sutra
On this day in 868 AD, a copy of the Buddhist text, the Diamond Sutra was printed, and today this book remains the oldest surviving printed book in the world.
Dalí's Birthday
Salvador Dalí was born on this day in 1904. Dalí was a Spanish was one of the most famous Surrealist artists, and was renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship and the striking and bizarre images in his work.
Feynman's Birthday
Richard Feynman was born on this day in 1918. Feynman was an American theoretical physicist. For contributions to the development of quantum electrodynamics, Feynman received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965 jointly with Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichirō Tomonaga.
Surrealism The Big Ideas (Director's Cut)
The Case for Surrealism | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Richard Feynman, The Great Explainer: Great Minds
Conserving the Diamond Sutra
Friday's Winner
Who would win: A viking who is a super genius and there are 100 of them OR a mime who has tiny bird legs and is riding a war elephant? Winner: Viking. Reason: "Super genius anything can beat anything that isn’t also super genius."
20-Day Song Challenge: Day 7
A song challenge for the 20 school days in May! For Day Seven, "A song you never get tired of" I selected "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones. What would you choose? What would you recommend I keep in mind for future songs? Email me at gartleel@spsdme.org.
The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want (Official Lyric Video)
Mx Gartley
Stay in touch: email me at gartleel@spsdme.org to share what you're reading, a playlist you're listing to, what show you're binging or anything else. Also feel free to email me if you need help finding a book, audiobook, or any other resources!
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