📚 Welcome Back to the Library!

We've kicked off the 2024 - 2025 school year! Many things remain the same in the library, like the different look to the shelving and the check-out process, but there's a different look as we prepare for a shared space alongside a hallway to ease congestion during passing time. 

This new construction allowed for some new display space, so after seeing The Book Wrangler's vintage book covers on display in his space, I was inspired to create young adult book covers. These now hang along the wall and are already generating quite a bit of conversation among students!

Back this year is the dynamic shelving that features series and popular authors' books, making browsing more engaging and easier for students. 

Stop by today to see what's new in the space itself, as well as what's new in the collection!

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and with the generosity of The Book Wrangler, students can access an exhibit hall of 28 Epic Days of Black History. 

CLICK HERE to access the full Slides presentation.

Each Slide features people or events that recognize achievements and moments in Black history. Clicking on the YouTube icon takes the viewer to a video with information about the person or event featured in the hall. An example Slide appears below.

Curious to know more about what you've seen? Stop by the library or visit MackinVIA to find books related to your interests.

Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month

 Every year from September 15 - October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the official website, "we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success" (Library of Congress, 2021). 

Photo credit: Detail of Hispanic Heritage Select Photos, by David Valdez

The National Park Service shares that National Hispanic Heritage Month "... traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries" (Library of Congress, 2021).

As part of our recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, DCGHS students can visit the library during advisory to access a Google Draw one-pager and take a closer look at a library display featuring titles by Latino and Latina authors or characters.

Much of the information on the one-pager originated at the National Hispanic Heritage Month official website. Students could explore various audio and video resources, browse Pinterest boards, or learn about the changes Latinas and Latinos brought to baseball. A special "thank you" to the The Book Wrangler for sharing his Google Slides, "Portraits of Hispanic Americans" and to Jeff Glade from Heartland AEA for the curated podcast list from Comprehension Amplified.

CLICK HERE to access