Stevens Library Newsletter

January 2025

We just finished January at the Stevens Library. Here is a glimpse of what happened. Stop by and experience all the wonderful things happening in the library.

By The Numbers:

Books Checked Out: 1,107

Individuals Served: 4,326 (not including classes)

Classes in the Library: 69

Topics: Library Palooza Promotion, Database Research, Peer Book Talks, Book Genre Vibe

Events in Library: Library Book Club, Staff Book Club, Counselors Course Selection

Librarian - Behind the Scenes: Collaborate with Teachers, Meet with HS librarians, Order Books, Process New Books, Attend Professional Development, Attend Coordinator Meetings, Maintain Library Budget, Print 3D projects

Research Lessons

ELA students learn how to use the databases for their research projects.

Counselor Course Selection

The library hosts counselor course selection in the library. Students meet with counselors, Ms. Wright, and Ms. Caamano to plan ahead!

Book Genre Vibe

ELA students took a quiz to determine their book genre vibe. A few students were surprised with the results!

Library Palooza

Students are getting excited about attending the 13th Annual - Library Palooza at Brandeis HS on Saturday, February 22! Stop by the Library to get more details!!!

NerdvanaCon

NerdvanaCon is back! Mark your calendar for the free NerdvanaCon at Brandeis High School on March 26 right after school. Everyone that attends will get a free book!

Holocaust Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance Week is January 27-31. Students visited the library to explore resources and the history of the Holocaust.

Peer Book Talks

Students create a bookmark of their favorite book, then booktalk their book to a friend. Students had a blast hearing about great books and checking out a book of their own!