November 2, 2011
Be sure to search–but not during school–”NHS Green Wave Library” and like us!
October 25, 2011
We have a little of something for everyone this fall . . . historical fiction, action/adventure, and fantasy. Please let Ms. Christle know your choice by this Friday, October 24th. We’ll order books and hope to have our lunch discussions before Thanksgiving.
Click here for a full listing and description of each title.
September 23, 2011
September 21, 2011
Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to remove books from schools and libraries. Celebrate YOUR freedom to read and right to choose your book during Banned Books Week, September 25th to October 1st. For more information, visit http://www.ala.org/bbooks.
September 15, 2011
Friday, September 16th is Constitution Day. How much do you actually know about the document that provides the framework for our nation’s democracy? Click on one of these links and find out.
U.S. Naturalization Test. Can you pass the test to immigrants take to become U.S. citizens?
Which Founder Are You? Take this brief quiz to determine which U.S. Founder you are most like.
Seize the Vote: Test your knowledge about your right to vote.
Lincoln’s Crossroads: What would you have done in Lincoln’s position?
Bill of Rights game: The Official National Computer has crashed. Your mission: Rebuild the document by finding the missing rights and freedoms in Freeville.
Which Founding Father Would You Vote For?
September 9, 2011
This plaque was given to NHS in November 2001 by a NYC September 11 first responder.
It’s been 10 years since the September 11th attacks. The NHS Library has a number of resources available to help learn about and remember that day and its lasting effect on our nation and world.
Here are some excellent online resources for teachers and students:
National Geographic: Remembering 9/11
The Smithsonian: September 11: Bearing Witness to History
August 29, 2011
Welcome back to the 2011-2012 school year!
**Library News**
*Be on the lookout for the NHS Green Wave Library Facebook page coming soon.
Book Club Sign-Ups are going on NOW. Come to the Library for more information.
New Books are on display in the library. Stop by today and check one (or two . . . or three. . . ) out!
June 7, 2011
It’s going to be a long, hot summer. Why not swing by the Library these last days of school and check out some books to read over the summer?
In order to check out, you must have turned in all Library materials and have no outstanding fines.
Books are due on the first day of the 2011-2012 school year (August 29th). You can also just drop them by the front office any time during the summer.
April 14, 2011
Celebrate National Library Week . . . Some More!
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National Library Week Activities and Prizes will continue this week!
Tuesday: Library Fines Grace Day . . . again.
Wednesday: Doughnuts for our Library-loving Faculty in the Library.
Thursday: Cookies for first time checker-outers and frequent readers.
Friday: Drawing for Barnes & Noble Gift Card; Winner announced for the “Guess Your Teachers’ Favorite Book” Contest.
Click here to fill out the “Guess Your Teachers’ Favorite Books” form!
March 24, 2011
Celebrate Spring With a Poem!
Enter the NHS Library Poetry/Art Contest
- Help NHS celebrate National Poetry Month by entering into our annual Poetry/Art Contest, sponsored by the Library and Art Department.
- Select or (even better!) write a poem about something or someone that inspires you. Create a piece of artwork that represents the poem.
Important Dates:
April 20th: Turn in completed poems and artwork to Ms. Horton .
April 26-28th: Vote in the Library for Student and Faculty Choice.
April 29th: Winners announced!
