September Library Update

Welcome to the Middle & Upper School Library

Happy September! This year students have hit the ground running, and the library is already full of students working hard, getting support, and relaxing with a good book.

We have received many new books to align with this year's events. It's an election year so we have fresh resources on the election process and voter rights. It's a Winterim year for the Upper School, so we have books featuring the locations of travel. I've worked on filling out some of the popular manga series. Check out our catalog to see what's new in the library.

As always, we have books to read for fun and support specific academic courses in print, through sora, and through our databases. Thanks to generous donations in the spring, we have extra copies of curricular books on hand.

Elyse Seltzer

Hi. I am the Middle & Upper School Librarian, Supervisor of the PK-12 Library program, DEIB Curriculum Liaison, and a Grade 6 advisor. Find me if you need help finding a good book, need help with research, or need help accessing a resource.

Learning Commons — the one stop shop for all your academic needs

Ms. Bernanke, Director of Academic Services

Her door is always open for help. Ms. Bernanke is available to students and faculty, and she is a wonderful resource for all learners. She directs the tutoring program and is the point person for learning support throughout Middle and Upper School.

Mr. Szwartz, MS/US Math Specialist

The Math Lab is designed to help you with homework questions, review for assessments, or preview upcoming math topics. You can make it whatever you like.

Writing Center

Students can get 1:1 help with any writing during the school year.

Tutors

Tutoring happens in the library. The Peer Tutoring program is coming soon.

Learning Center

The Learning Center is a great place to work with a teacher to review, prepare, finish, or work on an assignment.

September is Get a Library Card Month

All students at Brimmer and MA residents are eligible for a Boston Public Library card which increases your access to great resources for academics and entertainment.

Latinx Heritage Month

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Look here for resources to celebrate and learn.

Mid Autumn Festival

September 17th. Mid-Autumn festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated by Chinese people around the world, and Chuseok which is also known as Korean Thanksgiving

Banned Books Week

September 22-28. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.

Donate a Birthday Book

The Birthday Book Program has a rich history at Brimmer and May with donations being made to support an array of books for our Lower, Middle, and/or Upper School Libraries.