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December 2024
By Alice N. Johnson, Library Media Specialist | ajohnson@dedham.k12.ma.us
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm | DHS Library Website
From the Librarian
From the Librarian
Seasons Greetings! In this month’s newsletter you can learn about the best books of 2024, find out the Top 10 books borrowed at DHS so far this school year, and read about some new books just arriving at our library. If you are a student interested in writing book reviews for the library, please see that article and complete the google form. There is also information about our December makerspace activity: Make Your Own Ugly Sweater Pin or Ornament. Space is still available, so sign up now!
Let me know if you need to grab a print book (or two or three) for the break! You can also borrow eBooks, audiobooks, or digital magazines online at anytime. Happy Holidays!
― Mrs. Johnson
“December is a month of lights, snow, and feasts; time to make amends and tie loose ends; finish off what you started and hope your wishes come true.”
“December is a month of lights, snow, and feasts; time to make amends and tie loose ends; finish off what you started and hope your wishes come true.”
―Unknown
Ugly Sweater Makerspace Activity - Dec. 17 & Dec. 19
Ugly Sweater Makerspace Activity - Dec. 17 & Dec. 19
Who: Open to all students! Limit 15 per session.
What: Join us for a fun-filled makerspace to make your own ugly sweater pin or ornament.
Where: DHS Library Makerspace area (hi-top tables)
When: During Flex Block --- Tuesday, Dec 17th -- OR -- Thursday, Dec 19th during Flex Block
Why: Why not?! :)
How: We'll provide all the supplies, you just bring your creativity and your sense of humor!
Sign up now! -- Mrs. Johnson will create a Flex Pass for you.
“There's nothing wrong with being different.”
“There's nothing wrong with being different.”
― from the YA book Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard,
Student Book Reviewers - We Want You!
Student Book Reviewers - We Want You!
The DHS Library is looking for students to write book reviews that can be included in our library newsletter, our online library catalog, and/or library displays. Help others find good books to read!
If interested, please complete this form and I'll get in touch with you will all of the details. Help us create a community of readers!
I disappear into books.
I disappear into books.
What's your superpower?
What's your superpower?
New Books!!
New Books!!
It's the most wonderful time of the year.... new books are here!
It's the most wonderful time of the year.... new books are here!
Hundreds of new books have just arrived and we're working hard to get them on our shelves for you to borrow. Lose yourself in a fantasy world, crack a thrilling mystery, or learn something new. With historical fiction. romance, fantasy, (and "romantasy"), science fiction, and realistic fiction that mirrors real life, there's a good selection of choices. Plus, we've added tons of nonfiction – biographies, memoirs, cookbooks, true crime, and more. And don't forget the graphic novels and manga! Hopefully there's something for here everyone. Stop by the DHS Library to discover your next favorite read!
Best Books of the Year - 2024
Best Books of the Year - 2024
Check out some of these best books of the past year:
Check out some of these best books of the past year:
Top 10 Books Borrowed from DHS Library:
Top 10 Books Borrowed from DHS Library:
September - December 2024
September - December 2024
See what's been popular at DHS so far this year. Have you read any of these books?
These might be good choices if you're looking for an independent reading book.
1) The City of Ember by Jeanne DePrau (FIC DUP)
2) Animal Farm ; 1984 by George Orwell (FIC ORW)
3) As Good as Dead : the Final to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (FIC JAC)
4) Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (FIC GEO)
5) The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe (FIC SHA)
6) Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson (FIC JAC)
7) No Somos de Aquí by Jenny Torres Sanchez (FIC SAN)
8) One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus (FIC MCM)
9) The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco (FIC CHU)
10) The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (FIC RIO)
Wondering how to find books in the DHS Library?
Wondering how to find books in the DHS Library?
If you are looking for print books ..... search our catalog.
If you want to borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, or digital magazines ..... search Sora.
If you would like to suggest a book for us to add to the DHS Library collection .... complete this suggestion form.
If we don't have what you're looking for, check to see if it is available through the Dedham Public Library.
"Dreams are only dreams until you wake up and make them real."
"Dreams are only dreams until you wake up and make them real."
― from the YA book It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Students! Families! Staff! We're Looking for Your Input!
Students! Families! Staff! We're Looking for Your Input!
We would love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about our library program and/or any suggestions on what we can offer, please let us know by completing the appropriate form.
Tech Support
Tech Support
I forgot my Chromebook . . . My Chromebook isn’t charged . . . Something isn’t working on my Chromebook . . . I can’t connect to the network / WiFi . . . I forgot my password . . .
Reminder: The library is your first stop for any technical problems.
Stop by the library to see either Mrs. Johnson or Ms. Ellakkis should you have any questions regarding your Chromebook, email, or other technology issues. If we cannot address the problem, we will contact the Technology Team. We also have Borrowed Chromebooks available should you need one.
"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
– Bill Vaughan, American columnist & author (1915-1977)
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!
Mission
Mission
The mission of the Dedham Public School Library Media Centers is to empower students to become enthusiastic readers, information seekers, and creative problem solvers, prepared to participate in an evolving world. Through collaborative teaching, curriculum integration, and classroom support, we cultivate curious, independent, lifelong learners with the inquiry skills needed to be ethically responsible and successful in our global community. We equitably connect learners to diverse materials and learning opportunities in an environment that supports cooperation, collaboration, and a love of literature.
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