Library Week - Day 2

Yesterday we had a clip to celebrate Library Week that was probably more interesting for the seniors....  today here is one for the juniors....although who doesn't love Cookie Monster?  Especially when he's in the Library!!

I hope you enjoyed that - and it will be great to see you tomorrow in costume :-)

Welcome to Library Week 2011!!

We have lots of fun and exciting things planned this week, and hope that you really enjoy them.


To start off the week with  some serious learning, though, have a look at this tutorial on the Dewey system....

New Books 15 August 2011

New books for this week include:

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja: the latest in the Ranger's Apprentice series.  This book is based around Horace, who finds himself unexpectedly helping out the Emperor, with his friends on the way to assist.....

Also, we have a new series call Jigsaw Jones, 

which is a mystery series for Years 3 - 5...     

There is an Eric Carle picture book - you will all know what else he has written just by the style of his art on the cover!

Have a look, also, at our latest Margaret Mahy book, where a computer isn't quite all that it seems!

Happy Reading, everyone!

NERDS!

Have you seen the new NERDS series in the library yet?

Written by Michael Buckley - who also writes the Sisters Grimm graphic novels - we have the first two in the library, and the third is coming soon!!  Nerds are given superpowers to save the world...and they aren't the kind of powers you usually think of!  Come and have a look at the 2nd book on the New Books stand this week.....and in the meantime, here is a link to Michael Buckley talking about them!

A New Term, and a New Display...

Margaret Mahy

                    ...Is one of our best-loved Kiwis, and deservedly so!


She has written over 100 picture books and 40 novels.
Her own favourite book is 'The Lion in the Meadow'.

   Maybe it's your favourite, too?

The Library has a new display to start off Term 3, celebrating Margaret Mahy and her work. Come in and issue one of her wonderful books - one you've read before and loved, perhaps,  or maybe something new....!

'The Cat on the Mat is Flat'

Do you think Andy Griffiths is funny?

Have you read 'Just Crazy'?  Or 'Just Stupid'? Or even 'The Day my Bum went Psycho'?

If you think his books are funny and a bit crazy, click on the video link below, and watch Andy read (or try to read) to his cat.....

do you think you could do a better job than Andy?

New weblinks!

Have you ever wanted to learn to touch type?  It's a great skill to have, and will really impress your teachers, too!  There is now a friendly bee in the ultranet library corner - on the homework helpers page - who will give you access to a BBC Dance Mat Learn to Type website.  Have some fun and learn something really useful at the same time!

We have also got some new links on the blog, as you can see, linking to some favourite books and characters.  Have some fun with
 The Gruffalo  

or research the 39 Clues!



More will be added, so don't forget to come back and check often!!