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!
May 1 Book Talks: Humor
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.
Friday, May 1
May Day
May Day is an ancient festival of Spring and a current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities.
International Workers Day
International Workers' Day is a celebration of working people all over the world. May 1 is a public holiday in many countries, similar to Labor Day, which is observed in September in the U.S.
Beltane
Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival which marks the beginning of summer. Beltane falls about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
The May Pole tradition
Workers Of The World Unite And Fight – May Day Explained
Featured art by Sage T.
Yesterday's Winner
Who would win: A vampire slayer made of guacamole and can't stop sobbing OR the Terminator who has a time machine phone booth and is inside a giant hamster ball? Winner: TIE! Point: "A giant hamster ball can squish guacamole." Counterpoint: "The water from the tears would break the terminator. Also, I find it hard to terminate someone from inside a hamster ball."
20-Day Song Challenge
A song challenge for the 20 school days in May! For Day One, "A song with a color in the title," I selected "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra. What would you choose? What would you recommend I keep in mind for future songs? Email me at gartleel@spsdme.org.
Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky (Audio)
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
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