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YWLA Library Newsletter

October 2021

YWLA LibraryNewsletterOctober 2021

New Book Preview

Below are some featured new books. Check out the links below for other titles and reviews.

These titles are available for checkout at your YWLA library new book section. See Mrs. Garcia for more info or if you need any assistance.

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The Ghoul Next Door by Cullen Bunn and Cat Farris

"A young boy named, Grey meets a ghoul who lives near his home. When they first meet they scare each other but over time they develop a very endearing friendship"
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Oddity by Eli Brown

"Clover's father has always disapproved of Oddities, but when he is murdered, Clover embarks on a perilous mission to protect the one secret Oddity he left behind. And as she uncovers the truth about her parents and her past, Clover emerges as a powerful agent of history."
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The Thing I'm Most Afraid of by Kristin Levine

"By writing down her fears and what to do if the worst happens, Becca can get by without (many) panic attacks. Routines and plans help Becca cope but living in a new country is full of the unexpected–including Becca's companions for the summer."
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Other titles available in the New Books Section at your YWLA Library

The Doll house: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter

Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young

The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang

Dead Wednesday by Jerry Spinelli

Almost Flying by Jake Maia Arlow

Linked by Gordon Korman

The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

Taking up Space by Alyson Gerber

Jude Banks, Superhero by Ann Hood

An Occasionally Happy Family by Cliff Burke

The Verdigris Pawn by Alysa Wishingrad

The Islanders by Mary Alice Monroe

The View from Pagoda Hill by Michaela MacColl

Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz

The Discovery of Dragons by Lindsay Galvin



Preparing for a debate? Writing a persuasive or argumentative essay? This might be the perfect database for you to find support.

  • Located in your Classlink Database Folder under "Gale TexQuest"
  • Scroll down in the Gale TexQuest database and find the "Opposing Viewpoints" Icon
  • You can also click on the picture below or title above for a direct link.

See Mrs. Garcia in the library if you need any help accessing this database or if you have any questions.

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Now you can take the San Antonio Public Library wherever you go with their new app! If you already have the app, all you need to do is update! Click here to get the app.

Scary - First Literary Line Project

Have you ever wanted to write a scary story? Well how would you start? What would be your hook? What would your first literary line of your horror story be? How scary can your first line or two be? Can you hook the reader in one or two sentences? All ages are invited to participate in this BiblioTech creepy project. Click Here to enter!
Join the East Branch Bibliotech from 4-5pm each day in October for Spooky Activities.
Enjoy time with your family as we explore an array of education stations and enjoy healthy treats in the outdoors. The Festival will also feature activity booths including face painting, balloon art, healthy trick-or-treating, gross motor activities, science exploration, and arts and crafts areas.
This event will be every other Friday beginning on Oct. 15th. (Oct. 29, Nov. 12)
Lots of Community Events going on around the city.

Some Featured Events:



Click Here to see all of the community events.