What's Going On in the Library?
September 2018
New Year, New Idea: Book Talks
Welcome to another school year! As you may know, I promote books I read and like through Facebook and the library blog, as well as district book orders and DonorsChoose projects. But sometimes hearing an adult talk up a book isn't as effective as having a friend or classmate. So this year, I'm going to have every student do a book talk.
Students will present a 30- to 60-second "ad" for a book they love; it can be a book from home, a book they read last year, or a book from the public library. Maybe they haven't found a book they love yet ... in that case, my job this year is to put one into their hands. Picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction: everything counts.
Book talks can be done any time between now and the first week of June, and they will count towards the Trimester 3 grade. I'll be giving each student a rubric so they know exactly what to do. Please feel free to send in your own recommendations/writeups - I can create a parent booktalk page on the blog! My email is mmoore@cpsed.net.
Ms. Moore's Favorite Reads of the Summer
Picture Books
Middle Grade Novels
Nonfiction
CPL is Fine-Free for Kids!
Cranston Public Library (CPL) materials for kids and teens are now fine-free. If you return Cranston children’s or teen materials late, they won’t charge you! They’re just glad to have the materials back and to have YOU back.
If you have substantially overdue items on your card, you have to return them before you will be allowed to check out anything new. But CPL won’t charge fines on Cranston children’s or teen books, movies, magazines, or audio CDs if they are returned late.
If you check out Cranston adult materials or put materials on hold from libraries in other towns, you will be charged fines if the materials are returned late. But if you have fines on your card and you’re under 18, please speak to a librarian. They want to make sure you can use your card!
If you don't already have a library card, you can apply for one online.
What We're Covering This Month
I'm working on getting all of my lessons and resources online via the LibGuide platform. Not all pages are complete, but here's what you'll find for September:
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