Lumberton Libraries Quarterly
November 2023 Issue
What's been going on in the libraries?
- Completed major decluttering projects at AES and BRS
- Added new titles to the library collections
- Rearranged furniture to optimize space for patrons
- Collected survey data to inform program improvement efforts
- Library orientations with K-5th graders
- Trained PTA library volunteers
- Started the BRS Dewey Decimators, an after school student library volunteer club open to 4th and 5th graders
- Staff Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Check out the incredible AES and BRS submissions!
- Self-checkout with 2nd-5th graders
- Created a NEW library website!
Dewey Decimators!
The BRS Dewey Decimators are in the process of redoing the nonfiction animal section of the library. Much more user-friendly!
Yay! New books!
Several new library books were added to the BRS library in October.
Student helpers!
Thanksgiving display curated by 3rd grade student helper, Emme Powell.
The libraries need volunteers! 📚
We would love your help with the following tasks in all three Lumberton school libraries!
- Shelving books
- Creating book displays
- ...and much more!
Found a library book at home? In the car? Bottom of your backpack?
Please return your library books! We are missing books from previous years and from the beginning of this school year.
Book recommendations
Burlington County Library - Book Match
- Are you looking for something fantastic to read? Are you having trouble helping your child find the right book? Welcome to Book Match, a personalized service where librarians match readers with suggested books and authors.
New York Public Library - Fall 2023 Picks for Kids
School Library Journal - Booklists
Quarterly Top 10
This quarter's top 10 most checked-out books!
Ashbrook Elementary School
- Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure! Volume 5 by Shigekatsu Ihara
- The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin
- LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecroft
- An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! by Mo Willems
- I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems
- Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
- Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin
- Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying by Barbara Park
Bobby's Run School
- I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis
- Philadelphia Phillies by Dave Jackson
- Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs by Lincoln Peirce
- Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
- Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties by Dav Pilkey
- Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Peirce
- Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka by Lincoln Peirce
- I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren Tarshis
- The Magic Book of Spells by Daron Nefcy
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney
New titles
Visit our libraries to see all of our new goodies!
Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness!
Mysterious Mooshroom! (Mobs of Minecraft #3) by Christy Webster
Generously donated by BRS student, Gavin Ade!
Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton
Written and donated by Lumberton resident, Jon Tilton!
Hey teachers! Did you know...
...that the BRS library has two Ellison die cut machines, a paper cutter, a book binding machine, label makers, and a DVD section?
...that all three libraries have professional development sections?
...if resources are located in a different library than your workplace, they can be checked out under your name and delivered to you?
...that Miss Erickson can help you find the perfect print and digital resources for an upcoming lesson or unit?
Teacher tech tools 💻
Classroomscreen is one of Miss Erickson's favorite tech tools. This user-friendly website combines many useful widgets on one screen. Use it to set clear expectations for your students, collect feedback, support your time management, and much more! See a few of its features below.
Another one of Miss Erickson's favorite tech tools is Canva. Canva is an online graphic design tool, which is newly equipped with AI features! Create and personalize lesson plans, infographics, posters, videos, and more. Educators get Canva for Education for FREE!
Check out this AI generated image of the Lumberton Wildcat! Pretty cool, huh?
Read online!
Friendly reminders
How many books can we check out?
- Kindergarten: 1 book per cycle
- 1st-5th grade: 2 books per cycle
- 6th-8th grade: 3 books per cycle
When are books due back to the library?
- AES and BRS: Books are due back each week on a student's library day.
- LMS: Books are due back in two weeks.
Can we renew our books?
Of course! Students may renew books as many weeks as they want, as long as no one else is waiting for the book. To renew a book, bring it back on your library day and see Miss Erickson.
What if we forget our books on library day?
- If your child forgets their books on library day, they are welcome to look at books during their check-out time but they may not check out more until their other books are returned.
- Students with overdue library books may still check out ebooks and audiobooks on the library website.
- Notices will be distributed periodically as a reminder to return late books, which will include the cost to replace each book should they not be returned.
Looking to donate to the library?
Below is an Amazon Wish List of a few of our libraries' most needed items to ensure our students have a functional, engaging, and modern library environment.
Donations of gently used hardcover books, puzzles, board games, LEGO, or other center activities for grades K-8 are greatly appreciated, as well.
Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity, and support of the library program!