FTB Library's Bookworm Bulletin
September 2024
Happy fall, y'all !
It's the beginning of the cozy season! Summer is still trying to cling on, but there's a hint of chill creeping into the air... There's honestly no better time to curl up with a wonderful, unputdownable book! To make the picture even more complete, perhaps you can grab a warm blanket, a cup of tea, something tasty and pumpkin spice-y, and even recruit a snugly fur friend to sit beside you. These are truly the recipe for a cozy fall reading experience!
What are your favorite things about this season? Weigh in by taking the poll below!
✅ Library Poll
What's your favorite part of fall?
Fiction Books to Read in September
Add these excellent books to your TBR (to be read) list! 📖📚
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by: Kelly Barnhill
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by: Nora Raleigh Baskin
This book follows four middle schoolers whose lives change in unexpected ways in the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, showing how a moment in history can unite us all.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Readalike Authors: Alan Gratz, Rebecca Stead, Jewell Parker Rhodes
*Also available on Sora as an audiobook!
Scary Stories for Young Foxes by: Christian McKay Heidicker
This book is a spine-chilling tale about two young foxes who must face terrifying creatures and dangerous adventures as they fight to survive in the wild. *Newbery Honor Book 2020
Genre: Scary
Readalike Authors: Katherine Arden, Kelly Barnhill
*Also available on Sora as an audiobook!
Nonfiction (Real Life) Books to Read in September
The Official Harry Potter Cookbook by: Joanna Farrow
This enchanting cookbook lets you whip up your favorite wizarding world treats and meals, so you can bring the magic of Hogwarts to your kitchen and enjoy delicious, magical recipes!
Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids by: Rebecca Valley
This book takes you on a thrilling ride through real-life mysteries and crimes. It's packed with suspense and cool facts that will keep you hooked and eager to solve the next case!
The NFL Encyclopedia by: Brendan Flynn
It's football season! This book offers a complete overview of the history, teams, and players of the NFL, providing detailed insights and statistics for football enthusiasts.
Current Library Displays
Check out these books... literally!
🎯Library Game
Book Character Silhouette
Which famous book character is this?
Hint 1: These books practically fly off our library shelves!
Hint 2: The call number for these books is F Kin.
The first 10 students to correctly tell us which character this is can claim a piece of candy at the library circulation desk.
🥪Visiting the Library During Lunch!
Reasons to pay us a visit during lunch:
- The library is the coziest room in the school! 🏫
- We have lots of cool books and quiet reading nooks! 📚
- Do you like to craft or tinker? Play games like chess or checkers? We have an awesome makerspace area! 🏁
- It's a more zen-like space than the noisy cafeteria! ✌🏻
Just a reminder that if you are interested in visiting the library during lunch on a particular day, you need to submit the FTB Library's Lunch Pass Request Form (available on the top of the library's website) no later than 8:25 AM on that day. We will issue library passes to about seven students per lunch block. Eat your lunch in the cafeteria first, and then you can come up to the library for the remainder of your lunch period.
If you don't get a pass on a particular day, don't despair! It's probably just that we had a lot of requests. Try again another day!
🌐Library Website
Find links and information related to reading and research.
📱eBooks & 🎧Audiobooks
There are so many different ways to read... If paperbacks aren't your style, try reading an eBook or listening to an audiobook!
You don't need to have a library card to access Culpeper County Public Library's treasure trove of free eBooks and audiobooks. Just sign in using your school Google account!
For more information on Sora, check out the "eBooks & Audiobooks" tab on the library website.
Library Staff
The author of this newsletter, Ms. Polidoro (right), is entering her fourth year as librarian of the FT Binns library and her eighth year as a middle school librarian. She is a busy mom to two boys. Her hobbies include reading (duh!), running, cooking, and exploring.
Mrs. Lann (left), has worked at Floyd T Binns as the library clerk for more than two decades! Mrs. Lann and her husband have nine grandchildren, with another one on the way.
Fun fact--both Ms. Polidoro and Mrs. Lann love playing book matchmaker. Tell them a book, author, or genre you've enjoyed in the past, and they will be delighted to give you some book recommendations!
Contact Information
Jennifer Polidoro (Librarian)
Email: jpolidoro@ccpsweb.org
Phone: (540) 829-6894 x4421
Teresa Lann (Library Clerk)
Email: tlann@ccpsweb.org
Phone: (540) 829-6894 x4422