Tag Archives: School Libraries

Author Joseph Bruchac Visits Nathan Hale School

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Guest Post by Maya Bery, Librarian, Nathan Hale School On April 26th, the Nathan Hale School hosted author/storyteller Joseph Bruchac, who came to us through the Foundation for Children’s Books.  In preparation for Mr. Bruchac’s visit, we explored a number … Continue reading →

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Two BPS Librarians Win Statewide Awards

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Congratulations to BPS School Librarians Katie DePorter (Dever-McCormack School) and Suzanne Mathews (Trotter Elementary School) for being chosen by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) for two prestigious statewide awards.  Winners were honored during the Awards Banquet at the 2013 … Continue reading →

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Trotter Elementary Receives Target School Library Makeover

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

On Wednesday, October 3rd, the Trotter Elementary School students and school community were introduced to their beautiful new school library.  The Boston Globe captured the exciting moment when Principal Mairead Nolan, Assistant Principal Romaine Mills-Teque, Librarian Suzanne Mathews, and Trotter students … Continue reading →

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Six Great Platforms Where Students Share Book Reviews and Reading Recommendations

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

In the following article, the editors of the website Educational Technology and Mobile Learning present their list of the best student-friendly websites where readers can share their book recommendations and reviews: “One of the best ways to get your students … Continue reading →

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BPS Librarians and Parents Group Receive Prestigious Awards

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Congratulations to Boston Public Schools Librarians Jennifer Varney (Hurley K-8 School) and Susanna Hall (Boston Green Academy) and to the Hurley K-8 School Parents for being chosen by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) as recipients of prestigious statewide awards … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog Post: Library on Wheels

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Reblogged from The Unquiet Librarian: Library on Wheels is a program that the Sequoyah High School Media Center has been doing for a little over three years now, and we are pleased with the results.  Library on Wheels  is the … Continue reading →

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Credo Reference @ The Curley!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

The spirit of community service was evident this past week as volunteers from Credo Reference made their second visit to the Curley Upper School Library.  Credo volunteers made the return trip to the library to finish inputting records into the … Continue reading →

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“I’m WILD About My School Library” MSLA Bookmark Contest

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

It is time for your students to let you know why they are wild about their school library.  The annual Massachusetts School Library Association Bookmark Contest for students in grades K-12 is underway.  This year’s theme, “I’m WILD About My … Continue reading →

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Target Library Makeover @ The Hennigan School

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

For the third year in a row, Target has chosen a Boston Public School Library to be one of the recipients of their School Library Makeover program. This year’s choice was The Hennigan Elementary School Library. For the past six … Continue reading →

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Fenway High School/Boston Arts Academy Library Receives Grant for GreenChem Project

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

The library shared between Fenway High School and the Boston Arts Academy has won an important grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Massachusetts Board … Continue reading →

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