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!
Library Meets this week
This week Mx. Gartley will be holding two informal Google Meets to talk about books, comics, summer reading or whatever else may come up. Check your email for an invite or email Mx. Gartley at gartleel@spsdme.org if you're interested in joining!
Wednesday, May 27
Rachel Carson's Birthday
Rachel Carson was born on this day in 1907. Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement.
Sunscreen Day
National Sunscreen Day (also known as “Don't Fry Day”) happens on May 27 in 2020. It's a perfect time to get in the habit. The day reminds us that the sun's harmful UV rays pose threats to our skin — and our health.
Golden Gate Bridge
On this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, creating a vital link between San Francisco and Marin County, California.
How one scientist took on the chemical industry - Mark Lytle
Chapter 1 | Rachel Carson | American Experience | PBS
Why do we have to wear sunscreen? - Kevin P. Boyd
Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen
What Do You Know About the Golden Gate Bridge?
Yesterday's Winner
Who would win: An octopus that sprays neurotoxin and has literal jazz hands OR A rhinoceros in a hot air balloon and can teleport, but goes blind for 10 seconds after each use? Winner: Tie! Point: "Teleportation is a amazing superpower, the pros outweigh the cons." Counterpoint: "The rhino would die from the neurotoxin."
20-Day Song Challenge: Day 19
A song challenge for the 20 school days in May! For Day Nineteen, "A song that reminds you of yourself" I selected "No Rain" by Blind Melon. What would you choose? What would you recommend I keep in mind for future songs? Email me at gartleel@spsdme.org.
Blind Melon - No Rain (Official Music Video)
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.
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!
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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