Library News
September 12, 2022
It's beginning to look a lot like Library -
Every shelf you go,
Take a look at the fiction and nonfiction,
With books on display that glow!
It's beginning to look a lot like Library -
Check out like a store,
And the prettiest sight to see, is the books we bring home
Through your own front door!
September 13, 2021
Welcome back! At GRAIS we're so excited to have classes back in the Library this year. Book circulation will begin the week of September 20th.
January 26, 2021
Shop the PTO Virtual Book Fair! From now until February 7th, use the book fair link to browse and order books online. Orders will be sent directly to your address. Please contact the GRAIS PTO for more information.
January 6, 2021
Happy New Year! Students have just returned to our school and we already have many exciting things happening in the Library. First, we will begin limited book circulation in a few weeks. Students will only be allowed to have one book out at a time. Also, following CDC and Mass Library System guidelines, when books are returned, they will be quarantined.
Students are also being taught about several free online book sites in Library class, including EPIC, Overdrive and Tumblebooks. The links for all of these will be available on their Library Google Classrooms and on the Library Links page. EPIC is free to use for unlimited reading from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Parents may also sign up for a free account (see this flyer) to use EPIC for 2 hrs./week on weeknights and weekends. Overdrive and Tumblebooks are free to use with a public library card.
Also, 5th grade teachers are beginning a reading challenge and we are beginning the Mass. Children's Book Award reading challenge in both grades. 5th graders may count books that they read for the MCBA Reading Challenge for the 5th grade reading challenge as well (twice the rewards)! You will be able to find more information at the MCBA Reading Challenge page and on the Library Google Classroom.
November 25, 2020
GRAIS is very excited to welcome author Gordon Korman to our school for a virtual author visit.
He is a prolific author who has written over 90 books for children and young adults, including many books in the 39 Clues series and Swindle. His book, Restart, was on the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award reading list last year. His latest book, War Stories, was published by Scholastic Inc. this year.
Mr. Korman will visit our schools virtually on Tuesday, December 15th for Cohort A and Wednesday, December 16th for Cohort B. Each grade will have a 40 minute Zoom meeting with Mr. Korman. Our students are preparing for his visit by reading one of his books with Mrs. Grabke. We will also research his website to learn more about him and prepare questions for his visit.
October 12, 2020
One of the many joys of my job as School Library Media Specialist is connecting students with great books to read for leisure. We all know that the more time children spend reading, the better readers they will become. Giving children the opportunity to choose from our large and varied collection can motivate them to engage in more reading activity.
This year, due to Covid-19 and our concern for safety, we will be slowly rolling out the time when we are able to check out school library books. Since we won’t be circulating our school books for the time being, I want to make sure that every student has the chance to use the numerous resources available at the public libraries in Freetown and Lakeville. I have been working with the Public Librarians to give students easy access to getting library cards.
Although it won’t be required, I strongly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to sign up for a library card for your child if they don’t already have a public library card. I don’t have specific plans yet, but sometime during our classes we may be using the online resources from the public libraries and students will need a card to access these resources. The cards may also be used on your own time to use the wonderful collections and online tools that these libraries offer.
I have attached library card applications for both libraries. Please choose the appropriate application to fill out and return all library card applications to Mrs. Grabke by October 20th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-XYH3JzNkgKFwEFK8_7Zu68nYx6dGKgR/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uDFciiNXefQ2vq5e3vufIR7n_sXQDeNz/view?usp=sharing
October 5, 2020
When the schools closed last Spring, many students still had Library books that they haven't had a chance to return. We will start collecting those books next week. I will give students a list of books that they have checked out. Please return all Library books as soon as possible. Thank you!
September 1, 2020
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! I am here at GRAIS getting ready for our new hybrid model. One change that you'll notice is that Library is now on the Specialist rotation which means that we will be interacting on a more regular basis. We will continue learning Library skills, but the focus will be on reading, technology and research skills. If you have any questions about Library Class, feel free to email me at cgrabke@freelake.org. See you in a few weeks!
March 17, 2020
There are many sources to read, listen to and watch stories online. Here are some of my favorites:
Open Library (You must create a FREE online account first)