Library Lookout
October 28, 2013
Skokie Public Library Cards!!!!
Cards for everyone!
Every student in our school now has a current Skokie Public Library card. If students already had a card, it was renewed. If they didn't have a card, one was issued (see next section).
Karen and I have a spreadsheet with all of their library card numbers so they may use the fantastic databases (see below).
Let me know if you'd like me to
Accessing the databases is easy with a shortcut on our computers. Students do not need to have their library card at school.
Karen and I have a spreadsheet with all of their library card numbers so they may use the fantastic databases (see below).
Let me know if you'd like me to
- help choose the best database for a project
- teach students how to use their card or databases
Accessing the databases is easy with a shortcut on our computers. Students do not need to have their library card at school.
Check your mailboxes!
Please distribute the cards in your mailboxes. These are only for students who did not already have a card. Ask them to sign the back of the card immediately (a fine point sharpie is best).
Databases Available through SPL
CultureGrams
- For 3rd grade through high school
- Information about every state, Canadian province, and country
- Information, pictures, and videos written by natives of each country
TumbleBooks
- For K-5th grade
- Online books, including fiction and nonfiction, picture books and chapter books
- Reads story aloud
Early World of Learning
- For K-2nd grade
- Listen to stories
- Learn facts from text, pictures, and videos
- Explore concepts including numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, etc.
Royal Family Reading Night
November 21, 2013
I hope you'll attend our Royal Family Reading Night!
6:30-8 pm
Books, games, and fun!
6:30-8 pm
Books, games, and fun!
Highland LMC
Happy reading!
~Karen and Lisa
~Karen and Lisa
Email: ltalbert@skokie68.org
Website: http://blogs.skokie68.org/ltalbert/
Location: 9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL
Phone: (847) 676-5083