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September 2024 Library Newsletter

Winola Elementary

September 2024Library NewsletterWinola Elementary

General information

  • Please welcome the new Winola Library Aide - Mrs. Susan Bosold!
  • Additional information can also be found on the library website!
  • September is Library Card Sign Up Month - if you would like a public library card, you can use this interactive map to determine your public library.
  • If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bennin at benninj@sherrard.us or Miss Susan at bosold.susan@sherrard.us

New Database Option!

The state of Illinois is providing some databases to all libraries in the state. At the grade schools, we will have access to some Ebsco databases that are for grades K-5. Please see the video below for some additional features!

Explora Primary

June JLG (Junior Library Guild) book preview highlights

Lucky Dogs by Joowoon Oh

Ruth and her mom are moving soon, and their new apartment doesn’t allow pets, but in the meantime, they help foster several dogs. Can they help the dogs find their forever homes?

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller

When Magnolia Wu and her friend Iris set out to solve the mystery of a missing sock, what will they find along the way?

Something About the Sky by Rachel Carson

This picture book format science book uses images to illustrate an essay written by environmentalist Rachel Carson about the importance of clouds and the natural world.

July JLG book preview highlights

Survival Scout: Tsunami by Maxwell Eaton III

This graphic novel finds the survival scout taking on what to do in the case of a Tsunami. This is the second book in the Survival Scout series, and they are stories focused on surviving difficult situations.

Club Microbe by Sara Holly Ackerman

This engaging nonfiction book dives into the worlds of microbes, and discusses various elements of these tiny creatures, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protists.

You're So Amazing by James & Lucy Catchpole

This picture book follows Joe, who has a disability, and is tired of being either pitied, or an inspiration - he just wants to be normal. A great story about how to treat others.

ISAIL Standard 3: Digital Literacy (K-2) and (3-5)

  • Below I have posted information videos about the I-SAIL standards for libraries for the grade bands in your buildings.
  • If you would like to collaborate on a lesson, please email me, and we can set up a google meet.
Jill Bennin
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