Happenings in the Library

The library has some interesting displays this month. One reminds students turning 18 to register to vote in the upcoming election. It is part of the Rock the Vote campaign. You can read more about it online. The movement empowers young people to use their political power.

Also, the library is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with a small display. One hundred years ago this week, over 1,500 people lost their lives when the British liner sunk after being struck by an iceberg.

April is also National Poetry Month, so we have books on display.
A couple of classes are displaying works this month. Ms. Gwen Cash's AP History Classes painted butterflies on tiles which are on display in the art cabinet. Also, Ms. Pfeifer's AP English classes are displaying some of their senior scrapbooks. Come see these marvelous works.

Finally, the Reading Rumble team has tentatively been formed and students have met once to guess at practice quotes from some of the 20 books they've been reading all year. This year's competition is May 19th at Clear Falls High School. We look forward to winning!

April is....Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 14, 2011!

The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends.

Join more than 50,000 readers by subscribing below to receive daily poems by email; or access through RSS, the Poem Flow iPhone App, or by browsing the Poem-A-Day Archive. The poems can also be found each day on the Poets.org homepage and mobile homepage.

Open Mike Poetry Readings April, 30th

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the library will host an Open Mike Poetry Reading on Friday, April 30th in the library during all three lunches. Participants will be entered into a drawing for Natalie Merchant's new CD (music based on classic poems) and free frappicinos will be provided. All students and staff are invited.