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A collection of library updates, information and stories, authored by librarians across the district.
Visit Your School Library!
Visit your library to find your next great read. No matter what genre you enjoy reading, we have a wide variety of titles to choose from. Come on in, and let us help you discover[...]
Library Book Check-Out: Remote Learning
Library Book Check-Out: Remote Learning Exciting announcement...we are now checking out library books! A few details: You can check out 2 books at a time, and keep them for 4 weeks. If you finish it[...]
Read Across America Celebrations!
Libraries have participated in Read Across America since its inception in 1997 by the National Education Association as a celebration to encourage and inspire children to read. At first it was observed the school[...]
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New and noteworthy eBooks
“Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life, the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. Ebo’s epic quest takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family”–Back cover
Staff picks
Looking for digital reading options at home? Check out the eBook collections available for McLoughlin students and staff:
Destiny Discover – Use the Destiny Discover website or app to explore McLoughlin’s eBook collection. Be sure to use your Novell Login to access full check-out and download privileges. Novell Login – Username: ID# (123456) / Password: 8-digit birthday (MMDDYYYY)
SORA – Use the SORA app in Classlink to explore the Vancouver School District’s newest eBook and Audiobook collection. If you have a public library card, you can also use SORA to check out digital materials from the Fort Vancouver Regional Library.
Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen The live, weekly webcast events might be over … but you can watch the replays, download the weekly chapters to read on your own, and even participate in a few Kahoot! quizzes.
Aiden Tyler is your typical middle school student. Rides the bus. Likes comic books. Tolerates his sister. But, his life is about to be turned upside down by the Coronavirus. Yes, you heard that correctly. Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen is a new and original middle-grade serial written and read in real time (March 24 – June 2, 2020) by author Rex Ogle (Free Lunch). That means as YOU experience things, Aiden will be experiencing them too. Join us every Tuesday, as Rex shares Aiden’s story that’s full of laughs, facts, hearts, and farts. Target audience is grades 4-8 but all are welcome!