Happy November! In mid-October, students in grades 1-5 who begin the year in technology classes started their library rotation classes. It's been so much fun to have grades 1, 2, and 4 for longer blocks of time during their library classes. In addition to going over library routines, such as how to use a Tonie Box (unsure what these are... ask your child in grades 1-5 to tell you), all grades have learned about the importance of our individual names and the significance of Veterans Day. All students in grades K-5 have their name on a library heart that warms up our library space and grades 1, 2, and 4 made cards for veterans that will be delivered to the VA Hospital in neighboring Bedford on Monday. Ask your child in those grades to tell you what they have learned about Veterans Day... and as a bonus fact... ask if they can tell you the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. 

In October, there were 1720 books checked out of our library! WOW! Way to go readers! We also have 190 books that are currently overdue! Zoinks! Please help your child remember to keep their books in a safe place and return them on time. We've also had a number of WET books come back to the library this past week, either due to water bottles spilling on them or being left outside. Please help your child remember to bring books inside if they go outside and to make sure water bottle caps are on tight when they are around books. 

Lastly, I want to highlight a local event that is coming up at the beginning of December. Kids who love comics and graphic novels might be very interested in the Massachusetts Indie Comic Expo (MICE.) This was an annual FAVORITE of my own son when he was growing up, and I have met so many incredible graphic novelists there over the years. Admission is free with advance registration and you can see more details Mice Expo. 

Happy Reading Everyone!