Here is what is up in the SHR Library!

Where Be Dragons?   March 2025 

Dragons are magical, powerful, smart, and often beautiful. So, they make a PERFECT character for a book. The new display highlights some favorite dragon stories. Only fierce readers need apply!

Different Voices      March 2025 

SHR Library is highlighting the works of authors from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Why read books by authors from other countries? It can expand your awareness of other cultures, politics, geography, and more. You can gain the benefits of international travel from the comfort of your favorite reading chair!

Women's History Month  March 2025 

Each March, Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women. This celebration overlaps with International Women's Day and grew out of a local Women's history Week celebrated in California  in 1978. In 1980, President Carter designated March 8th to be National Women's Histoy Week. By 1987, this became Women's History Month.

SHR offers a book display featuring books that highlight the impact of women on histoy.

Winter Binge  March 2025 

Bingeing is not just for your favorite shows. And, winter is the perfect time for binging on amazing book series. Some of the most bingeable books are on display now! Plus, some of your favorite shows are based on a book!

Reading o' the Green     March 2025 

SHR Library celebrates St. Patrick's Day by sharing Irish stories. Books by Irish authors or about Irish history are on display.  

Black History Month  Feb. 2025 

To honor Black History Month, South's club, the Black Student Union, curated a selection of books that highlight black history. Their selections also included fiction by Black  authors in order to amplify Black voices. Thank you to the BSU members for this wonderful collaboration, especially Stormi McKain!!! 

 This national celebration has deep roots, beginning with efforts by historian Carter G. Woodson, who  founded an organization to research and spotlighting African American life, achievements, and history. By 1926, a week was set aside in February to celebrate African American history.  In 1976, President Ford  designated February "Black History Month."  Since then, it has been an annual national celebration. See the "Diverse Representation: Black/African-American" booklist for more reading ideas.

 Love, With a Twist      Feb. 2025

Yes, a great romance book can get you in the mood to celebrate the L O V E holiday. But, if you prefer your love story to go beyond the  traditional romance novels, check out the new Romance in Other Genres display. You will find realistic fiction, historical, science fiction, supernatural, graphic novels, and more, but with a dash of romance! Come fall in L O V E  with your next great read!! 

 New Year, New You?!    Jan. 2025

A brand new year is here. For some, that means resolutions for self-improvement. In fact, the idea that you need to be better—to LOOK better—seems to be everywhere. But what if we all took a kinder approach to ourselves and loved who we are? Check out the body-positive reads in the new SHR Library display and start your year with a book that celebrates self-love. Happy New Year!

Real Crimes, Real Stories      Jan. 2025

True Crime seems to be everywhere:  podcasts, documentaries, streaming series, movies, and books.  Students at SHR are similarly fascinated by a look at the dark side of humanity. Crime writing can focus on a cold case, provide the details of a crime investigation, study the life of a specific criminal, or analyze  a criminal's trial. SHR Library's newest "True Crime" display features a curated collection of true crime books for those drawn to the darker aspects of human nature.

Find Your Hero        Jan. 2025

DC Comics started up in 1935, and was the first to publish original comics rather than newspaper reprints. DC is known for Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash and more. (Wright  64). It's rival, Marvel Comics, began in 1939 and is known for characters such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk,  and Captain America (Wright  473). Together, DC and Marvel Comics produce some of the most in-demand books in SHR Library's collection. The current book display highlights the range of choices. Marvel vs. DC: What is your choice?

TPD   Dec. 2024

With Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ending, it's time, once again to test your Swiftie credentials. The latest SHR library bulletin board is "Who Wrote It? Taylor Swift or a Tortured Poet?!" You may be surprised...and discover a poet.

Take Flight   Dec. 2024

Angels—mystical, spiritual, or supernatural beings—figure prominently in December. Angels also spark the imaginations of authors. Books featuring angels are now on display.

Explore Diverse Abilities  Dec. 2024

December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day, as designated by the United Nations. The UN reports, "An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us." SHR's latest coffee table display features works  that highlight the lives of those with physical, neurological, cognitive or learning disabilities.

Native American Heritage Month       Nov. 2024

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the SHR library is featuring a display of fiction and non-fiction books. By highlighting books by and about Native Americans, we can offer SHR students "windows and mirrors." Windows are books that offer "a view" of indigenous life for non-Native Americans; for Native Americans, the book is a mirror that reflect their own life and experience. 

These books can help SHR students understand themselves and the wider world.  See the "Diverse Rep: Indigenous" booklist for more reading ideas.

Seize Time! Save Daylight!   Nov. 2024

Fall back into a great read! November's Daylight Savings Time can mess with your internal clock. So can Time Travel! Check out our book display featuring Time Travel books, along with a Time Travel book list.

Eye-opening Reads      Oct. 2024

What do the books in this new display have in common? It is staring you right in the eye! Sometimes a book cover just grabs you because it is so eye-catching!

Scary Reads    Oct. 2024

The Lambertville area is famous for its love of Halloween! The SHR Library set out multiple book displays with suggestions for students who want to get into the Halloween SPIRIT! Read one if you dare!!  See the  "Witches," "Zombies," "Vampires", "Werewolves" and "Ghost Stories" book lists for more reading ideas.

Library Book Roundup             May 2023

It is that time of year! All books need to be returned to the SHR library on or before May 28th. There are NO overdue fines, but students are responsible for lost or damaged books. Letters will be sent home with replacement costs. Talk to Ms. Smyth if you have an issue!

True Blue                     May 2023

Sometimes you just can't think of what you want to read. You can browse the shelves until you are BLUE in the face. You draw a blank and need some inspiration. Out of the BLUE, you see a book display.  Like a bolt from the BLUE, you see your book. Our latest coffee tabletop display is filled with books that BLUE us away. Check them out!

Jewish American Heritage Month   May 2023

In 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May to be Jewish American Heritage Month. According to JAHM, "Each May, hundreds of organizations and Americans of all backgrounds join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience from the dawn of our nation to the present day. "

SHR Library gathered books by and about Jewish Americans to participate. With antisemitism on the rise, sharing the stories of Jewish Americans is all the more important. Our book display makes it easy for students to discover these stories for themselves.

Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month     May 2024

The SHR library acknowledged and celebrated  Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by offering a book display of "great reads." In 1977, the first ten days in May were proclaimed to be Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.  Across America, the contibutions and acievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander are honored.

Fiction books authored by Asian/Pacific Islander authors and/or featuring Asian/Pacific Islander characteres as well as non-fiction and biographies about notable Asian/Pacific Islanders and events are on display.  See the "Diverse Representation: Asians" booklist for more reading ideas. 

Would YOU?!     April 2024

Check out the newest coffee table book display of books from the I Survived historical adventure series. Always popular, these books have reached new heights with graphic novel and Spanish language versions. All versions are thrilling reads with lots of suspense and twists. 

Stop by the library to choose a book and find out: "Would you survive?"

Black History Month        Feb. 2024 

To celebrate "Black History Month," a selection of books were featured at the library entrance. The display also included fiction by Black  authors in order to amplify Black voices.  This national celebration has deep roots, beginning with efforts by historian Carter G. Woodson, who  founded an organization to research and spotlighting African American life, achievements, and history. By 1926, a week was set aside in February to celebrate African American history.  In 1976, President Ford  designated February "Black History Month."  Since then, it has been an annual national celebration. See the "Diverse Representation: Black/African-American" booklist for more reading ideas.

Book Displays          Jan. 2024 

Book displays can spark new borrowing choices and encourage book browsing. Some suspense and dystopian novels were highlighted this month. Both are popular subgenres. The SHR library also recieved and processed some new books, which were showcased at the library entrance.  Happy reading!

New Books on Display      Dec. 2023

The SHR library recieved and processed some new books. They are now on display for students and staff. Happy reading!

Rainbow Lunch   April 2023

The library hosted a GSA Club meeting and RAINBOW potluck lunch organized by club advisor Ms. Damron. The event featurered guests from PowerBack. They spoke on the importance of developing healthy relationships. This talk explained what an unhealthy relationship looks like, as well as how to avoid and cope with one.  

According to Love is Respect, "One in three adolescents in the U.S. will be the victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner." LGBTQ+ students are just as vulneralbe! But, knowledge is power, and a supportive community is strength.  

Thrills & Twists           Jan. 2023

Our new mini-display highlights books with more going on beneath the surface than you think! Across several genres--supernatural, mystery, sci-fi, horror, realistic fiction --all assumptions and senses are challenged. Happy reading!

Reading Contest       Dec. 2022

Students and staff got into the holiday spirit with a reading contest in the library.  The "Selfie with the Elfie"  contest was simple: snap a photo of you, your fav book, and Will Ferrell's Buddy the elf, from the movie Elf. Winner's were randomly selected, and 10 won Dunkin Donut gift cards and other prizes. Happy reading!

The Library Squad hosted a "Read With a Friend" contest, with prizes including books signed by authors and D&D gift cards. Students picked a book, and read it with a friend or family member...at the same time. All who registered received a bag of goodies, including a make-your-own origami bookmark, delivered to their English class!