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
- Recipes
- Book recommendations or reviews (especially those available on Sora)
- 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!
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 visiting https://www.getepic.com/students (or by downloading the app on a personal device) and using the class code wtt8334. Epic! has tons of books, comics, audiobooks, and videos. Epic! can only be accessed during the school day.
Friday, March 20
World Storytelling Day
World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. The theme for 2020 is Voyages. Today would be a great day to practice telling stories with siblings at home or connect with friends online and share stories.
French Language Day
The United Nations French Language Day is a day to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. French students ought to email Ms. Schmearer wishing her a "joyeux la Journée de la langue française."
World Sparrow Day
World Sparrow Day is a day designated to raise awareness of the house sparrow and then other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their populations. Why not get outside today and try some backyard birding?
Sister Rosetta Tharpe's Birthday
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is considered the Godmother of Rock'n'Roll. She was born on this day in 1915. Sister Rosetta Tharpe became known for blending gospel themes with secular music styles, and her musical style and guitar playing influenced many early rock'n'roll performers.
Inductee Insights: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Everything is a Remix
This video essay is a really interesting look into the process of creativity and remixing existing works. What makes an "original"? How do you decide what is creative influence and what is plagiarism? Check out this video and let me know what you think!
Everything is a Remix Remastered (2015 HD)
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!
Email: gartleel@spsdme.org
Website: http://libguides.spsd.org/mahoney
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