BSHS 2024 May Library Update
News and happenings in the library
May Reads from Sora
In celebration of AAPI month, check out these great eBooks and audiobooks featuring AAPI authors and characters on Sora! Click the books below to borrow them!
Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto
A funny and adorable rom-com in the vein of You've Got Mail. Also available in print!
Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Park
A wonderful, funny, poignant novel about a multi-cultural girl trying to fit in at home, school, and in her Queens neighborhood.
The Next New Syrian Girl by Ream Shukairy
A powerful new book about two different Syrian girls living in America who must grapple with their identities.
Mindful Moments in the Library
As a reminder, we are using calm.com to offer a brief meditation and/or stretch (5-10 minutes) at the beginning of block 1 at 7:35am every Friday. Students should come from class or study hall with a pass to the library that specifically states they are coming for a mindful moment. We can also accommodate class sign-ups from teachers at different dates and times if you desire and schedule it in advance. Just email me and we can set it up! We have 27 yoga mats and 30 yoga blocks, so we will cap our participation at 27. Can't wait to see you all there!
New! New! New!
Makerspace for May
Database of the Month
Did You Know?
Collaboration Corner
Mrs. Larkin's and Mrs. DeFabio's English 9 students finished their four lesson series on digital detectives. The last two lessons really pulled it all together! Students left the library with a deeper understanding of how to be critical consumers of information they encounter from any online source.
We had many other exciting projects this month as well! Contact me if you need me to pull resources, want me to teach a lesson, are interested in some book talks, or if you want to collaborate on a multi-class project! There is nothing too big or too small.
Library Staff and Hours
Library Staff:
Librarian: Mrs. Gunner Moorfoot
Library Teaching Assistant: Mrs. Townsend
Library Teaching Assistant: Mrs. Boudreau
Library Hours:
Monday and Friday: 7:30-2:25
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:30-3:15
The library is closed after school on Wednesdays when there are board meetings.
Important Links
Resources Request Form
The google form below can now be found on the library website.
Contact me!
220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa NY 12020
(518) 884-7150