Each month the library features an inspiring book and themes and areas of the collection related to that book.
A Cool Drink of Water
by Barbara Kerley
Large colorful photographs depict one of life’s greatest and most basic pleasures all over the world. People in every kind of climate drink water from fountains, rivers, rain spouts, jugs, cups, and a variety of other sources and containers. The book concludes with notes about the limited supply and huge demand for clean water worldwide.
The library is closed until next September. We are busy with shelf reading, inventory, label making, book covering, and sundry other tasks in preparation for packing.
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Onward and Upward
Library End of Year Schedule:
April 18 - last day of borrowing
April 30 - all materials due
May 1- library closed for packing, moving, and renovation!...Read More
Matt Tavares Visit
Author and illustrator Matt Tavares entertained and inspired students in Grades IV, V, and VI with stories about the painstaking creative work that goes into making books like his baseball story Mudball. He gave a special sneak preview of Lady Liberty, which will be published in May....Read More
Library Murals
Jim Flanagan painted the two new murals which create a whimsical and welcoming entrance to the library. Jim is the parent of a kindergartner and a first grader. He chose a bookish theme for the space over the circulation desk, and we especially like the way he incorporated our wall clock. The mural ...Read More
I Spy!
Inspired by the I Spy collaborations between photographer Walter Wick and children's author Jean Marzollo, Grade II set out to create their own visual/poetic puzzles. With the help of Mr. Porter, Mrs. Kellogg and master collector, Mr. Cassie, everyone had great fun bringing together collections of every sort, photographing them, and then writing the most challenging spy poems possible (in rhyme!). See what you can find in our online version!
A Cool Drink of Water
Greetings, Volunteers!
Library End of Year Schedule:
April 18 - last day of borrowing
April 30 - all materials due
May 1- library closed for packing, moving, and renovation!...
Author and illustrator Matt Tavares entertained and inspired students in Grades IV, V, and VI with stories about the painstaking creative work that goes into making books like his baseball story Mudball. He gave a special sneak preview of Lady Liberty, which will be published in May....
Jim Flanagan painted the two new murals which create a whimsical and welcoming entrance to the library. Jim is the parent of a kindergartner and a first grader. He chose a bookish theme for the space over the circulation desk, and we especially like the way he incorporated our wall clock. The mural ...