Bookish Bytes

Every aspect of our daily reality — whether it's the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that gets us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves — is rooted in thousands of intersecting histories. From asking why Santa wears the color red to why many of us grew up drinking milk in school, this engaging video series will help answer some wacky questions and freeze away winter break boredom!

A 2024 reading challenge from a favorite podcast, @probooknerds! What books will make your list? PDF Link

About the Podcast: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into.

In Person Professional Learning

• Jan 17 - Innovate, Integrate, Lead: School Librarians at the Forefront of the AI Revolution
• Feb 28 - Game-Changing Gamification in the Classroom
• Mar 1 - Discovery Education Bootcamp
• Apr 29 - The Power of Play: Transforming Education with Board Games

• Jan 4 - Virtual Community of Practice Conversation @ 8:30am (Add to calendar)
  
• Jan 16 - Virtual Community of Practice Conversation @ 3:00pm (Add to Calendar)
• Jan 25 - Communities of Practice & Communication Coordinator Meeting
  
• Jan - Book Cafe 2.0
  
• Feb 1 - Book Study: Core Values in School Librarianship
  
• Feb 1 - Book Study on AI in the Classroom
• Mar 8 - AI's Power Unleashed: Revolutionizing Education and Bridging the Digital Divide
  
• April 1 - Inspire, Create, Share: BookCreator
  
• Apr 8 - Google 101

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Allison Comes

Coordinator of School Library Systems

Heather Turner - School Librarian

Andrea Viscusi - Media & Online

Bryan Acee - Automation & Interlibrary Loan

Bill Burke - Purchasing

Best way to contact: O2CM Help Desk