Recent ActivityInstructor: Ms. Ianni
Welcome to the Springwoods library. We are lucky to have a large library with books for all readers. Our easy section has picture storybooks and a wide variety of beginning nonfiction books. Our open library for readers in grades 3-5 is stocked with current fiction and plenty of nonfiction for research and enjoyment. We have an open library schedule which allows students to visit as often as once a day, if necessary. Mrs. Bilkert and I look forward to seeing all our Springwoods readers!
Library News Parent Book ClubThe library has purchased eight copies of the book, The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared, by Alice Ozma. This is a wonderful book about the bond created between a parent and child through a shared love of reading. The nightly reading time between the author and her father lasted an incredible eight years and the book is as much a story about the relationship they forged, as the books they shared. This title would make a wonderful Book Club selection. If a group of parents would like to check the books out for a Book Club, please call or visit the library to make arrangements.  January Library NewsHappy New Year from the Springwoods Library! This is a great time to make a New Year’s Reading Resolution. Why not make a family commitment to visit the Public Library at least once a month? How about a renewed effort to read 20 minutes each night? Students in grades 3-5 might want to try reading a new genre or a new author. Maybe you’d like to start a kid’s book club with a few neighbors or friends. Whatever your goals for 2012, be sure and include reading every day!
Third grade will begin a unit on folktales in the library. We will read and discuss the characteristics of fables, tall tales, and fairy tales this month.
Fourth grade will be reading nonfiction articles and books related to their space unit. We will complete a matrix with information about Galileo, Aristotle, Copernicus, and Ptolemy.
Fifth grade will study story structure.We will discuss types of conflicts and themes in fiction.
Springwoods Library Catalog is Online!The Springwoods library catalog is now online! Go to http://library.pwcs.edu . Then scroll down to Springwoods and click. The home page is still under construction, but hit the catalog tab across the top to see the Springwoods Library catalog. Be sure and add it to your favorites. Students can read about the newest library purchases, see the Top 10 books being checked out, and search for books to check out on their next library visit. Students will be learning about the site’s many great features in library lessons this month. Library photosClick on multimedia blog to see photos of Springwoods readers in action!
Book Care Reminder The average cost of a new library bound book is $17.00. It is very important that students follow the rules we discuss regularly regarding keeping books away from food, drink, writing utensils, and young siblings. Wet and damaged books must be paid for so that we can maintain a current and varied selection for everyone to enjoy.
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