Library Media Center News
April 17, 2008
Barnes and Noble Book Fair: May 18th
On May 18, 2008, Barnes and Noble will host a book fair for the Library Media Center at their Leominster and Worcester stores. The Library will receive a percentage of all sales generated from the fair on that day. Senior Legacy Projects from Cheryl Adam’s Digital Design class will be on display at both stores. Mention at the checkout counter that you are purchasing your items for Quabbin Regional Middle High School. Remember that books make a perfect gift! More flyers and publicity are forthcoming.
LSTA Kit Update
The Library applied for and received a grant last October from the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) for “Discovery Kits.” This is a federal grant originating from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and managed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The subject areas for these 10 large kits were chosen primarily from required courses such as physics, global studies, environmental science, biology, and health. These topics lend themselves well to Discovery Kits because of the possibilities for resources in different and creative formats. These kits will be on display at the Professional Development Day on August 25th. There are also three mini-kits which will be on loan to homeschoolers in the Quabbin Region via the local public libraries. Publicity will soon be available for open houses to promote these kits. In the meantime, learn more about the kits by viewing our new YouTube video on the grants at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQv_cqbewdM!
Bookmark Contest Winners
In March, the Digital Design class participated in a bookmark contest for the Library. The only requirement was that the words “LSTA Kits” be somewhere on the bookmark. Each student could submit up to four bookmarks for the contest. These 59 bookmarks are currently on display in the Library. There were 30 judges made up teachers, staff, and students. Each judge was asked to pick their four favorite bookmarks. The four winning bookmarks are in the process of being copied at the school’s central office. After duplication, the bookmarks will be made available at the school library as well as the six public libraries in the Quabbin region. They will also be posted on the library’s website: quabbinlibrary.info. The winners are:
Second Place: Ben S’s Dive into Reading
Fourth Place: Kristina S’s Reading Creates Worlds
First Place: Sam L's Celtics Player
Third Place: Lyndsay M’s Imagine
Wish Lists
Thank you to those who submitted wish lists to me last month. I put them all in my purchase orders for next year. If you didn’t have enough time, please write down your suggestions anyway. In the event that we raise money through the Barnes and Noble book fair, we may be able to order your requests at that time. It also makes ordering faster and easier for the next purchasing period.
Book Club
The Library’s Book Club is currently reading Mossflower by Brian Jacques. This is the epic tale featuring a mouse named Martin the Warrior, who becomes ensnarled in a dispute between the King’s daughter and those who are the rightful heirs to the King’s throne. Mossflower is the last book we will read for the school year. The discussion for this book will be held after school on May 21st. Other books we have read this year include The Barcode Tattoo, The Uglies, The Golden Compass, Artemis Fowl and Feed. The book club is primarily targeted to Middle School students (all books are on the AR list), but is open to all students who wish to participate.
Poetry Month
The Library has already posted 12 original student poems on the Library’s bulletin board for “Poetry Month.” Come take a look! They will be up until early May.
Fun Facts
Since the beginning of the school year, 19,887 students have used the two computer labs (C109 and H203), 7,145 students have been scheduled to use the library, and 10,979 students have used the library during lunch, after school, and during their class time.