To celebrate National Library Week, I asked the students to leave comments about why they love the library. Here are some of the things Bartlett students are saying about the library:
I like the library because they have books that I do not have at home.
It makes me feel like I'm in the place I'm reading about.
I like the library because it is fun to read books and the staff is really helpful.
The library is like a big dictionary.
I like the library because I can find out stuff.
Reading rocks!
I like the library because I like to get inspiration from books to write my own stories.
Reading is really good for your brain cells.
This week is National Library Week!
The Bartlett Elementary School Library has much to celebrate. Our goal is to get books, magazines, and other reading materials in the hands of children. We check out approximately 1100 copies per month that school is in session.
There are new books on our shelves all the time. Our library collection has been generously supported by the PTA book fairs, the Goffstown Rotary, and the Goffstown School Board. Numerous community members also have donated books that are either put into circulation or used for our reading incentive program or book swap in June.
Over thirty different students in fourth grade volunteer throughout the year to help bring these books back to the library and get them ready for check-in. Their service helps the whole school so much.
A special thanks goes to the library aides completing their service this week:
Courtney, Kylie, Ashley, Alexa Z., Alex K
Megan, Olivia, Rosie, Heather, Maddison
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?
Check out some of our great poetry books in the library. Some of my favorites are the You Read to Me, I'll Read to You, series. These are great books to share with a friend. We also have poetry books by Shel Silverstein. He's one of my favorite poets.
Here is an animated version of his poem, "The Crocodile's Toothache."
Enjoy
