Dr. Lorraine A. Sherwood Library - Merton Williams

09/02/2013

Another good read available at the Dr. Lorraine A. Sherwood Library.

http://animoto.com/play/soGiGZGEI3mka9MDpBAScg

Booktrailer

08/30/2013

http://animoto.com/play/BZK56Mtek3Ngmq1QHNBt9g - Let's try this again - the first one had an error in it. This is the updated version.

08/19/2013

In our library we have books from the "Six Word Memoirs" series. I have decided to sum up my summer in six words -

Tree crushed camper. Camping season DONE.

Can you sum up your summer in 6 words or less? Post here or on the library blog.

07/17/2013

Here is a question. Currently, our fiction collection is organized in the standard Dewey set up - alphabetized by author's last name. Which is the tried and true way...

Many libraries are now organizing their fiction by genre - horror, humor, romance, sci-fi etc... Within each genre the books are alphabetized by author's last name and there is a designation in the library catalog of the genre the book is categorized as (this will help students find the books.) The idea is intriguing to me for many reasons - the main reason - students are always asking us for books by genre.

Would this help give students a purpose when browsing? Would it be less overwhelming for students?

While it would be a ton of work on our part I think the benefits would outweigh the effort and time...thoughts?

07/15/2013

A few years ago a student told me he hated to read. I asked him what he was looking for. He told me something gross and gory with blood and guts. Boy did I have the book for him - "Corpses, Coffins and Crypts: A History of Burial" by Penny Coleman. This book gives the history of how the burial process has changed through history and cultures. Do you know why we have wakes? Well, read the book and find out - you may be surprised.

The student not only took the book but never returned it...so we bought a new one.

"Corpses, Coffins and Crypts" is available at the Dr. Lorraine A. Sherwood Library.

07/13/2013

Just finished reading Phineas Gage - A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science. Phineas Cage had a tamping iron blown through his head in the 1848 while on the job. He survived despite the fact the tamping iron took part of his skull and brain with it. Against the odds he survived when little was known about the brain and less was known about germs, bacteria and how it was spread. Remember, antibiotics were not on the scene for almost 100 years!

Though he survived his personality changed...thus, the start of many interesting conversations about the brain and how it works.

The book is available at the Dr. Lorraine A. Sherwood Library!

07/02/2013

We have raised $245 worth of boxtops for Merton Williams. Keep saving your boxtops - each is worth .10 cash to be used as we see fit. You can bring your boxtops to the library or send them to Dr. Lorraine A. Sherwood Library, Merton Williams Middle School, 200 School Lane, Hilton, NY 14468. Let's break $1000 this year!

06/30/2013

So, what are you reading this weekend?

06/28/2013

We are looking to be connected - please take the time to take the short survey regarding social media and our library.

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06/28/2013

Let's get connected again at our library! Stay tuned for information regarding books, technology, etc!

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08/08/2012

NPR conducted a poll of the best YA books - over 75,000 people voted for their favorites - how many on the list have you read?

http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157795366/your-favorites-100-best-ever-teen-novels

More than 75,000 of you voted for your favorite young-adult novels. Now, after all the nominating, sorting and counting, the final results are in. Here are the 100 best teen novels, chosen by the NPR audience.

07/09/2012

My brother in law recommended "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. Another book I cannot put down.

The main character August was born with a facial deformity and has been home schooled. He is entering the5th grade and going to school for the first time.

"Wonder" is told through various points of view - everyone tells August's story through their eyes. It is sure to make you laugh and cry! August is a great kid, he is bright and funny!

I am half way through and cannot wait to finish.