if you're really bored this summer . . .

you might want to look at this fun parody:

Librarians Do Gaga

This fun video produced at the University of Washington's Information School promotes library research - don't forget the databases!.

Brontë Sisters Power Dolls

Have you ever read anything written by one of the Bronte sisters? Two titles to check out are Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

As the economy goes down, so do our budgets. I saw this on LM_NET and thought I would re-post because it's so true. Libraries benefit all people: rich or poor, black or white and in between, educated or not. We can't afford not to have them. So please - keep using them and keep supporting them. We need to share resources and libraries do just that!

Have you read any "Orca Soundings" books?

The CHS Library recently received a new book from the Orca Book Publishers called, "In the Woods" by Robin Stevenson. This quick read of 128 pages will keep you in suspense as high school senior Cameron, after he discovers a baby abandoned in the woods, tries to discover whether his twin sister Katie is the mother. You will want to read all the books in the Orca Soundings series. These contemporary stories are written so you're quickly immersed into the story and you won't want to put it down until you're finished. I have seen guys who never read come back for more. If you find you don't have time to read or you hate to read, try these Orca Soundings books. I think you'll find yourself reading once again.

Author Lois Lowry comes to Wenatchee PAC

Lois Lowry, author of many books including the Newbery winner, The Giver, is coming to Wenatchee April 7th, 7:00pm at the PAC. I have heard her speak at library conferences before and enjoyed what she had to say. This should be good, so get there early and enjoy!
If you want to learn more about Lois Lowry, click here for her website.
We have some of her books in our CHS library if you want to check one out.

March 2nd - Let's "Read Across America"

Celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Join people across America in this annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Pick up a book and read to your siblings, neighbors, family or friends!

Read Across America Poem

You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,
To pick up a book and read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot,
To pick up a book and share what you've got.

In schools and communities,
Let's gather around,
Let's pick up a book,
Let's pass it around.

There are kids all around you,
Kids who will need
Someone to hug,
Someone to read.

Come join us March 2nd
Your own special way
And make this America's
Read to Kids Day.