Ms. Nancy's Library & Technology Blog

The American Library Association is sponsoring a contest for teens to create videos about why they think libraries are needed now more than ever. The winners can win up to $3,000 for their library. Contest details are online. Entry deadline is: April 18, 2011. Additional questions or need more information? Please e-mail: whyIneedmylibrary@ala.org ps — […]

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How could I almost forget that tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2nd) is World Book Day/Read Across America!! Well, because for me, every day is read across America, that’s why. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! We love you. — Ms. Nancy and her Seussical Students ps — here are some crafty ideas.

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“You must have been warned against letting the golden hours slip by. Yes, but some of them are golden only because we let them slip by.” — James M. Barrie, novelist and playwright (1860-1937) We’ve started the Oregon Battle of the Books at my school, and by “we” I mean our two incredible volunteers, Jenny […]

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“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” — John Dewey I found out late last week where my placement will be this year for my library work. Yesterday I stopped by the school and got to see my new library! But no library is ever, ever “yours” or “mine,” it’s always “ours.” […]

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10 Tips for Choosing Books for Children of All Ages Source: Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Family of Readers Advisor’s Guide Ages: 5-8, 9-12, 13+ * Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another. * Find the children’s section of your local library. Get to know […]

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I’m just wondering what all the middle-grade students are reading lately? And the high school students, too? So far I’ve heard the names of a few classics, and some new titles, too… * The Hunger Games * Lord of the Flies * The Outsiders * The Great Gatsby * The Crucible * Their Eyes Were […]

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Hello, all you readers, I know, I know. You’re probably too busy out running around, swimming, or sleeping in late to look at this library blog. But just in case you’re ready to take a break from brushing up on your math skills… Maybe you’d like to do a bit of reading? Or practice your […]

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* They’re air-conditioned. * The librarians are your friends. Are you reading a bunch this summer? I hope so! — Ms. Nancy

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“When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.” – Ignatius Reilly in “Confederacy of Dunces”

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“A word is dead / When it is said, / Some say. / I say it just / Begins to live / That day.” — Emily Dickinson, poet (1830-1886) I love that the New York Botanical Garden has put up an exhibit based on Dickinson’s gardens. Talk about bringing poetry (through flowers) to life. I’ve […]

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