Library and Reading Corner

The BMS library continues to be busy as we round the corner to summer vacation. Students have been able to continue to check out books for book clubs and work on research; however, we still have over 400 books checked out! Please read further about “lost books.”

So you want a good book? Sorry, it’s LOST! This is the scenario we hope to avoid as the year ends. All students with overdue books will be getting notices in these last few weeks. All books should be in by June 11 (unless needed for a last minute project) to allow for running notices on the remaining outstanding books. Please be sure to either return them or come in and talk to Mrs. Rousseau-Evans about what may have happened. Oftentimes, instead of paying to replace the book, a cheaper option is available—purchase a replacement copy instead. Let’s face it; losing a library book(s) is bound to happen, but if it can be replaced, all is well.

A big thank you to our spring library and Scholastic Book Fair volunteers: 
Ana Theresa Mullen, Bridgitte Windsor, Kellie Berube, Dawn Wunderli, Deb Alfano, Julie Zecha, Madeleine Mayo, and Teri Tu. We value the time you give to volunteer to keep our library a welcoming place and to make the best of our annual literacy fundraiser! In addition, we thank all the families that supported the Fair by purchasing books. The library was able to add 25 new books to our collection, and several teachers were able to add books to their classroom libraries.

Summer “Sun”Sational Reading! A summer reading list and the summer reading cards are available! Make sure to enjoy some good reads while you’re on the beach or at the pool. Summer is a great time to read ahead from the Great Stone Face list and the Isinglass titles.  

Need help surviving the next few months while you await the upcoming, final book of the Hunger Gamesseries entitled Mockingjay? Students are invited to the Hunger Games Catching Fire Trivia Challenge. In the BMS Library during study on Monday, June 14, from 2:30–3:00 p.m., Baker Free Library Teen Advisory Board members will challenge your knowledge of Hunger Games and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. If you dare, can you be the last one standing? All will be competing for a $25 Gibson’s Bookstore gift certificate.

 Have a great summer!   

Janine Rousseau-Evans, Media Specialist
Joan Hopf, Reading Specialist

"Anyone who has a library and a garden wants for nothing." ~Cicero