Library Happenings & Photos

AUTHOR VISITS & Events Through The Years

Students got to meet with authors of some of their favorite books firsthand.

March 2010--Jane Lovascio-Author of the Casey and Bella Series. 

Jane Lovascio came to OWNCS Library and spoke to our K-2 classes.  She gave two presentations and students were enthralled learning about Jane's pets Casey and Bella. 

November 2011--Johanna Hurwitz, the author of many popular books, such as Class President, visited with students in grades 2-5 on November 10, 2011.  She did two presentations and also stayed in order to autograph books for students and staff.  Students and staff were excited and listened attentively.

Javier Cruz Winnik

June 2015---Javier Cruz Winnik.  Mr.Winnik came to visit our school and spoke to grades 3-5.  He read his brand new book "A Reason to Smile" and gave students a demonstration on  how he illustrated his main character.  Students were excited and had a lot of wonderful questions to ask him about how he came up with the idea for his book and the process of creating it.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY-2012

In honor of the anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday (March 2,) we had special guest staff read to our classes.  The classes were excited to be read to these special school guests.  

WORLD BOOK NIGHT 2013

World Book Night was started in the United Kingdom in 2010 and it is celebrated on April 23.  According to the World Book Night website "April 23 is the UNESCO International Day of the Book, as well as Shakespeare’s birthday. It was also chosen in honor of Miguel de Cervantes, who died on April 23, 1616 (the same day as Shakespeare). In the Catalan region of Spain, the day is celebrated by giving a book and a flower to a loved one."   World Book Night is now an annual event and this was the first year that we here at OWNCS participated.  Our MS Literacy Co-ordinator, Ms. Bean organized the event and encouraged our students to also get involved in what was primarily a way to encourage reading among adults.  Students and faculty had a wonderful time participating in this event and we look forward to participating next year.  For more information on OWNCS participation with World Book Night 2013, please check our main school website at OWNCS.ORG

World Book Night---April 23, 2014

Book Character Dress Up Day ---May 8, 2015

We had a great time dressing up as our favorite book characters.  There were so many different costumes!  It was wonderful seeing so many parents enjoying our parade!