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 Greetings from the Media Center.

Welcome  Readers! 

2007-2008 

Library Rules

ü      Kindergarten students may check out one book at a time.  All other grades may check out two books at a time.

ü      Students may check out books each week during book exchange.  Books may be borrowed for up to two weeks. Feel free to return a book earlier if needed.

ü      Students may re-new books after two weeks if necessary.  Please bring book into the library so it may be re-newed.

ü      Students will be encouraged to check out one “just right” book.  This is a book appropriate for their reading ability. 

ü      Students may receive a notice if a book is long overdue.  Not too worry, just return the book as soon as possible. 

ü      Read as much as you can.  Reading makes you smart!   

April News

• If you still have an overdue library book, you must return it or reimburse the school for the lost item before taking out more books.

Nutmeg Book Award

The Nutmeg Children's Book Award is a children's choice award for Connecticut fourth, fifth and sixth graders.  Students at the Magnet School are encouraged to participate by reading the ten nominees and casting a vote for their favorite.  Voting takes place in January.

The 2008 nominees are:

http://www.nutmegaward.org/2008/index.htm

Junior Library Guild

Each Month our library receives four new books which come recommended by the Junior Library Guild. Come in and check out our new titles.

The Whale Scientist by Fran Hodgkins is a book that tries to solve the mystery of whale strandings.  This book has great photography!

Coming Soon.......