I hope you all had a GREAT first week at school! It was very busy in the library this week, signing out textbooks to everyone. I was happy to see so many of you come to the library during the breaks to check out other books as well!

Please remember to get your Textbook Condition Forms signed by your parents and handed in by Sept. 17^th so you can enter the draw for the prize!

This week will begin the regular library blocks for all classes. We will start with an orientation so everyone can find what they are looking for, know what is available, and understand the rules of the library etc.

***Be sure to check out the new books that are ready this week!***

Welcome back to school!!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. J My summer seemed to fly by so fast but I am excited to be back and I am looking forward to hearing about your summer adventures.

This week you will be coming to the library to sign out your textbooks. You will be given a Textbook Condition Form to fill out and have your parents sign. If you return the form by September 17^th you will be able to enter a draw for an AMAZING prize! Please note that ALL forms must be returned by October 1^st.

Be sure to stop by the library and check out the great new books!

Have a GREAT first week everyone!

Summer Reading Clubs!!

House of James

"Youth Reading Club!" for all youth who have completed Grades 6 -11. Check out their website at http://www.houseofjames.com/browse/Youth%20Reading%20Club for more information.

Sign Up between JUNE 17-19 and be entered to Win Prizes for their Early Bird Draw!!

Also...

Check out the exciting Reading Clubs at your local public library!

Registration begins the middle of June. Phone or drop by your local FVRL location for further details http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/read/libraries.htm

“Reading Rocks!” for grade 6. Check out their website at http://www.kidssrc.ca/

AND

“Get into Character!” for grades 7 & 8. Check out the online Teen Reading Club website at http://www.teenrc.ca/. You could win amazing prizes!

Where to find books this summer?

The House of James has some excellent deals, try searching thrift stores and garage sales, download ebooks, borrow from friends and family...

If you have any other ideas post a comment!

***IMPORTANT DATES***

Time continues to fly by! Here are some dates that you need to know about.

June 9 – Library circulation closes – all library items need to be returned.
June 16 – Textbooks returned – as many as possible!
June 18 – All textbooks need to be back.
June 21 – Library will remain open until 7 pm to pay library fines. Remember, the library is also open before and after school, during nut break and lunch every day.

2010 Summer Reading Clubs

Check out the exciting Reading Clubs at your local public library! Registration begins the middle of June. Phone or drop by your local FVRL location for further details http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/read/libraries.htm

“Reading Rocks!” for grade 6. Check out their website at http://www.kidssrc.ca
AND
“Get into Character!” for grades 7 & 8. Check out the online Teen Reading Club website at www.teenrc.ca. You could win amazing prizes!

Wow! I can’t believe it is already the middle of May. Time is flying by so fast - soon you will be off to enjoy the summer!

New books!

There are some great new books ready to be checked out! For a list of the new materials go to Destiny Quest – Quest Home – Resource Lists – New Novels (Middle) and New Graphic Novels (Middle). You can also check out the two "New" display areas in the library. I will be adding a list for the new research books when they are ready as well.

Exciting news!!

I have ordered several more playaways to add to the collection. When they are ready to be signed out I will add them to a new resource list called "Playaways". If you are interested in seeing the new titles that were ordered there is a list posted by the Special Collections area.

Thanks to those classes who participated in last week’s library activity. There have been lots of changes and rearranging of the shelves so I hope the activity will help you remember where to find everything!

Remember to check your account for overdue items, fines and the status of your holds!

Please check back here next week for some important Year End information.