December 2020
In this issue...
Last Chance: Vermont Reads 2020
Don't miss out!
There's still time to participate in this year's Vermont Reads Experience. Here's what you need to know:
The book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Ms. Binder has copies of the book - simply stop by the library to get your free copy of The Hate U Give
Read the book - this is the only part of the experience that is required!
If the book piques your interest, start reading, viewing, or listening to related stuff - there is a whole list of things to choose from
When group gatherings are once again possible, we'll set up a time to chat about the book as a group and eat some yummy snacks.
*This experience is open to anyone in the CSD community...students, parents, teachers (though only students will be entered into the drawing for Phoenix Books).
Students who read the book (and let Ms. Binder know that they've read it) are entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Phoenix Books!
More Library Fun: Digital Puzzle
Got a little time on your hands? Need something relaxing to do for a few minutes. Go to our digital puzzle and virtually stick a few pieces to the board. Folks have been doing some sticking and a picture is now starting to form! Find a link on the homepage of the Library website or check it out here.
Let's see what we can build when we stick together.
Finding Your Next Great Read
Spotlight Lists
If you need a suggestion for a great book this December, check out our new "Spotlight Lists." See the (somewhat silly) 2-minute video below to learn how to view them from our library website and even remotely check out these titles.
Or link directly to the spotlight lists below:
New Books
We continue to add new books every month! See below for a slideshow (created by the incomparable Ms. Barnes) showcasing a selection of some of our new titles.
On Display
Ms. Barnes and I are always working on a rotation of window displays to whet your literary appetite. Featured window displays right now include Let it Snow, Great First Lines, Survivor Fiction and new titles (some with QR codes for easy remote checkout if desired). Inside the library you'll find a display of books read by Ms. Binder in 2020...keep an eye out in January when Ms. Barnes and I will be creating highlights of our personal 2020 reads for some fun new window displays, plus a women changemakers display in anticipation of our first woman Vice President!
So many great books to highlight, so little display space. :)
And as always, you can pop into the library any time to get some personal recommendations and assistance or fill out this simple form to have Ms. Binder or Ms. Barnes pull a few book options for you.
New books slideshow:
Opportunities for Code Week
Check out the free screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary Coded Bias. Learn more about this opportunity and watch the trailer here.
Share this video with students which explains the concept of algorithmic bias.
This video from the folks at Google does a good job of describing what is meant by Machine Learning Bias...(though it's made by Google so it also does a good job of promoting Google.)
