Ankeny Battle of the Books Is On!
Our book list is incredible - a wide-variety of genres are represented, and all have been published within the last few years. Students can form a team with fellow Southview students, or let the library staff know if they want us to help them find a team. We already have two teams registered from Southview, and we'd like to triple or quadruple that!
Check out the link to the Ankeny Battle of the Books to see specific information about registering a team, the list of books, and the permission form.
Email Mrs. Kauffman if you have questions.
SV/NV Project Lit Book Club
Our first read is Wings of Ebony by J. Elle. The first 20 students who sign up get an autographed signed copy to keep, courtesy of the author!
Students who met last Wednesday determined a discussion date of November 3 during flex.
It's exciting to spend time with the students who have already signed up for the book club; some have even elected to meet in the LMC during flex every Wednesday to discuss the progress of their reading, even though the next club meeting isn't until 10/27.
We have more books to give away, so encourage students to stop in the LMC, sign up for book club, and pick up their own
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Live streaming the main event Watching the bears in Alaska or the lions and elephants in Africa is awesome on the new 75" Clevertouch. | Collaboratory back in business! Makerspace offerings include chess and games, tee shirt design and printing, jewelry making, and more. | Ledge seating Nabbing one of the most sought after spots in the library - the ledge - these girls read and complete homework on Chromebooks. |
Live streaming the main event
Collaboratory back in business!
Ledge seating
Free Access to over 3,200 eBooks & Audio books!
These MackinVIA Directions will assist you in logging in and access the MackinVIA features. The only difference for Ankeny students is that after the initial login, you will be directed to the Destiny Catalog login, where you will need to use your student ID number for the username (not your complete email) and your normal student password.
Go to MackinVIA.com to access the 3,200+ ebooks and audiobooks titles available to Southview Students.
2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards Finalists Announced
The Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader are the only national book awards voted on solely by kids and teens and provide young readers with an opportunity to voice their opinions about the books being written for them. Teen readers may cast their vote on the website (scroll down) any time up until November 14. The 2021 winners will be announced in early December.
15 Categories:
- Best Picture Book Duo
- Best Picture Book Page
- Favorite Early Reader Series
- Favorite Illustrated Character
- Best Book of the Year: K-2nd Grade
- Best Book of Facts
- Best Graphic Novel
- Favorite Author
- Best Book of the Year: 3rd-4th Grade
- Best Book of the Year: 5th-6th Grade
- Best Book Creator Digital Presence
- Best Fantasy World Builder
- Favorite Book Cover
- Favorite True Story
- Best Book of the Year: Teen
Image from https://everychildareader.net/choice/
Chromebook Resources on the SV Library Media Center Home Page
Links to Chromebook-specific resources include information about using Chromebooks offline, updating Chrome OS, apps management, Chromebook keyboard tips, and general Chromebook troubleshooting tips.
Links to helpful Google resources are also listed for patron use: voice typing, how to bookmark and make folders, general Google search tips, and overall Google apps tips.
Library Quick Stats Aug/Sep
- Transactions: 3,986
- Books checked out: 2,472
- Fav genre: graphic novels (476)
- Whole class daily reservations: 9 days
- Most checked out book: Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus
Katy Kauffman, Digital Teacher Librarian
