Fundraiser and Shelfies

Check out the new "shelfies" here: HSC Website Shelfies

Also, don't forget to spread the word about the HSC Library Fundraiser!

Library Fundraiser

HSC Funds4Books Has Begun! 

Help your library raise money for new books by going to

https://www.funds4books.com/Fundraiser?code=E493

and donating. 

The Funds4Books fundraiser can also be used to pay off "Lost Book" fines! Please see Ms. D in the library for details or questions. 

STCC Field Trip part 2

I've finally gotten the pictures from STCC from Mr. Couturier!

I think this is my favorite picture! 

and... POSE!

Library Word of the Week

The final Cassandra Claire Mortal Instruments book came out this week: City of Heavenly Fire. 

No, we do not have a copy yet. Yes, we have 2 copies ordered. We are waiting on them. 

In honor of this conclusion, today's word of the week comes from City of Bones (also an SAT Top 10 word). 

Deride

laugh at or make fun of--while showing a lack of respect

Spiderwebbing cracks fissured the glass-that-was-not-glass; the last thing Clary heard before the Portal dissolved into a deluge of ragged shards was Valentine's derisive laughter. 

Samples from Other Sources

Critics derided her as unprofessional. He derided his student`s attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics The famous "holy club" was formed by John`s younger brother, Charles Wesley, and some fellow students, derisively called "Methodists" because of their methodical habits. John Wesley - Wikipedia  --  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley(retrieved 05/20/06) they admire the clarity of his wit, the fine edge of insult and derision. Don DeLillo  --  Underworld Hermione laughed derisively. J.K. Rowling  --  Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows Putting all the derision he could into his voice, he jeered, "How did you like being shot?" Christopher Paolini  --  Eragon

Science MCAS

The HSC Library will be closed June 2nd-5th for Science MCAS. 

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please plan accordingly. 

Student Review... The Ghost of Graylock

The Ghost of Graylock  by Dan Poblocki comes recommended by one of our 11th grade students. He says is was very haunting and had a good twist in the plot.

 "Everyone's heard the stories about Graylock Hall.

It was meant to be a place of healing - a hospital where children and teenagers with mental disorders would be cared for and perhaps even cured. But something went wrong. Several young patients died under mysterious circumstances. Eventually, the hospital was shut down, the building abandoned and left to rot deep in the woods.

As the new kid in town, Neil Cady wants to see Graylock for himself. Especially since rumor has it that the building is haunted. He's got fresh batteries in his flashlight, a camera to document the adventure, and a new best friend watching his back.

Neil might think he's prepared for what he'll find in the dark and decrepit asylum. But he's certainly not prepared for what follows him home. . . ." (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13316309-the-ghost-of-graylock) 

Library Word of the Week

This Monday is Memorial Day. This is a day where we honor the soldiers who have died for our country. "Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans." (Wikipedia) In honor of Memorial Day, the Library Word of the Week is part history lesson. 


Decoration Day
[O]n May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the veterans' organization for Union Civil War veterans, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for "Decoration Day" to be observed annually and nationwide. It was observed for the first time that year on Saturday May 30; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle. According to the White House, the May 30 date was chosen as the optimal date for flowers to be in bloom. 

The preferred name for the holiday gradually changed from "Decoration Day" to "Memorial Day", which was first used in 1882. It did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967. On June 28, 1968, the Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved four holidays, including Memorial Day, from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971. After some initial confusion and unwillingness to comply, all 50 states adopted Congress' change of date within a few years.

(all information above from Wikipedia)

Have a nice long weekend everyone!

Spark a Reaction

Since the public library is having a Steampunk Summer, our library is jumping on board a little early. Come on down and see our Steampunk display:

New Displays, New Books!

New Science books: 

 Mix of new fiction (including graphic novels!) and nonfiction:

Come on down to the library and check out some of our new books!