Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs...and New Books!!

The weatherman said it was going to be Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs today but I wasn't taking ANY chances! So, I brought in meatballs for the staff today to encourage them to stop by the library and check out our new books! The meatballs were a hit and many staff members asked me how I did it! So...I'll give away my secret! I used one jar of Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip with a larger bag (34 oz.) of frozen precooked meatballs and put them together in a slow cooker to warm up! That was it! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the meatballs and hope that you all had a chance to stop in and see our newest books! They'll be here all week!

I Just Received the NICEST Compliment for Our Library Media Center!

This week our computer lab has been busy hosting students to take their MAP tests. Teachers have been bringing their students into the library to use the netbooks that we have. Today, I had a second grade class in and the teacher looked around at the kids working and said "I really like using the computers in here. It has a cafe feel to it and the students can work together rather than in rows." Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Mrs. Wiedeman! It is always a joy having students working so hard in our LMC!

Did You Know?

Did you know that we have access to some TERRIFIC online eBooks? Students can even access them easily from home! Just follow this link, click on "Capstone (eBooks)" and you can choose from 26 eBooks right now. Keep an eye out and soon you'll see an additional 50 eBooks for you to read! I am so excited about this resource. I hope you are too!!

P.S. If you have any trouble accessing this link either at school or at home, don't hesitate to contact your friendly school librarian (ME!) and I'll help you out!!!

Sock Puppet Video ~ Help Us Decorate the Library!! {Part 2}

Ms. Rodgers and I created this video using the Sock Puppets App for the iPad. Hope you enjoy it! Please come down to the library for your instructions, with your teachers permission, of course!

Help Us Decorate the Library!!

We're decorating the library for the holidays and we need your help!!

Here’s what you can do:

• Choose and read a new book that you haven’t read before. {Have someone read to you if you’d like!} Older kids, don’t be afraid to choose a picture book. There are some fun ones out there!
• Decorate an ornament like a character from the book. You can create an ornament on your own or come to the library for paper cut outs to give you a head start!
• You can use crayons, markers, paint, whatever else you like!
• You can glue things to your ornament, but please do not use food!!
• Fill out the form on the back of this paper and return it with your ornament, as soon as possible! Our tree is bare! {Please stop down in the library for this form if you haven't received one yet!}
• Everyone who participates will receive a little gift from the library!

Thank you!

Mrs. Gee

Ms. Rodgers

We have a WINNER!!!

Thank you to all the students who participated in the "How Many Beads in the Jar?" activity! The official number of beads is 2,304. Our student who guessed the closest, without going over, was Madason in fifth grade! She guessed 1,590! However, we had another student guess even closer, but went over, so I wanted to recognize her as well. Kiley in fifth grade guessed 2,343! I will contact both ladies for their prizes!

Keep watching for more contests!!

Estimation Jar --- Guessing Extended ONE WEEK ONLY!!

Okay, Glenbrook students!! You have ONE MORE WEEK to make your guess on our estimation jar. We want you ALL to stop in the library and participate! Come on in, make your guess and on Friday, November 16 we will announce our winner!