Library Fun
Literacy Promotions & Contests
* Teen Read Week
* Books & Cookies
* Poetry Contest
* Homecoming Carnival Event
* Hour of Code
April Activities
Financial Literacy
Is it net income or gross income?
Who is FICA?
Can you start saving for retirement now?
Is it to early to think about retirement?
Should you save or spend?
Credit score, what is that?
If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then join us for Financial Literacy. Come learn how to manage your money and make smart choices that benefit you financially.
Spine Poetry
What is Spine Poetry?
Stacking book titles together that when they are read create a sentence, or poem
Started in the 1990s when artist Nina Katchadourian stacked book titles and took pictures of them
Thinking
What is your message, or theme about one of your personal experiences?
It can be about:
Life
Travel
Music
Friends
School
Family
Society
Events
Holidays
Create A Spine Poetry
Work with a partner
Use 2-6 books
Not a statement of facts but poetry (expression of your perspective)
Must be self evident what the poem is about
Stack up on table
Six Word Memoirs
How to Create A Six Word Memoir
Thinking...
What is your message, or theme about one of your personal experiences?
It can be about:
Life
Travel
Music
Friends
School
Family
Society
Now create...
Use only 6 words
Must be original
No song lyrics, movie lines, book quotes
Must be school appropriate
Write your Six Word Memoir on the Graffiti Wall in the library!
Blackout Poetry
How To Create Blackout Poetry
Use a newspaper or page from a book
Read over the text
Decide what you want your poem to say based on the text
Use a marker to redact, or blackout words to create a poem
Option-create an illustration within the poem
Turn in your Blackout Poem, so it may be put on display in the library!
March Activities
Music in Our Schools
March is Music in Our Schools month. The theme of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) 2024 is “I SEE M.E.”, with “M.E.” reflecting how we see ourselves in Music Education (M.E). In celebration of Music in Our Schools, the library will be filled with opportunities to see yourself in music. And of course, because Libraries Rock!
Music Mondays
Every Monday during the month of March the library will be hosting Music Mondays.
What is it?
Music Mondays is a safe place to perform whether it's singing, playing, or spoken word. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced performer or wanting to take the risk and perform for your first time. Solo, duets, and groups may perform.
When is it?
Every Monday in March before school or during lunch in the library
Diddley Bow
Learn how to create a 1 string guitar or diddley bow. Under supervision, students will be working with tools (drills & saws) while utilizing problem-solving skills, reflective thinking, and creative expression.
Sign-up is required. Must sign up by Friday, March 5th to participate in the Diddley Bow Makerspace as there are limited supplies available. Scan the QR code on the flier or sign up here.
The Makerspace area will be open before school (7:45 - 8:45 AM) and during lunch on March 18-25 for students to create their diddley bow.
Music Trivia
Are you a music aficionado?
Do you like to compete?
Come test your music knowledge during Music Trivia!
MARCH 20 & 21
During All Lunches
Prizes will be awarded
Voter Registration - March 26th & 27th
Exercise your right to VOTE! Join us during all lunches in the Commons to register to vote in the November elections!
Who can vote?
In the U.S., you can vote if you are:
A U.S. citizen.
A resident of the county where you submit the application.
18 years old or older on Election Day.
Not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you completed your sentence, probation, or parole).
You have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
For more information about voter lookup, voting locations, sample ballots, and more, click here.
Open Mic - Register by March 22
Mic Check 1,2 1,2 testing. Open Mic is coming back! Open Mic is an opportunity for anyone (students and staff) to showcase their talents whether it be singing, rapping, spoken word, solo performance, duets, or band with a live audience.
Open Mic will be held on Thursday, March 28th all day in the upstairs library. Students interested in participating in Open Mic must register online or may stop by the library to register by March 22nd.
The DHS "Tiny" Art Show
Jan. / Feb. Activities
World Read Aloud Challenge: Picture Books
You are NEVER too old to read a picture book.
February 7 is World Read Aloud Day (WRAD), a day “to honor the joy and power of reading" and continue expanding the definition and scope of global literacy.
Instructions
Check out a picture book from the library
Read it aloud to at least 1 or more people (students and/or family)
Take a picture of the read aloud occurring & tag @dentonhslib
Those who post & tag, will be put in a drawing for a gift card to WHATABURGER!
Blind Date With A Book
All genres and nonfiction books are possible dates
Instructions
NO PEEKING
Take your blind date book to the circulation desk to check out
Give your date a chance--read at least 50 pages!
Complete and return the Rate Your Blind Date With a Book
Enter the raffle for a FREE book!!
Valentine's Circuit Cards
Light up someone's life by creating a free
Valentine's Circuit Card
Learn how to use electrical circuits on a card. A greeting card, copper tape, a coin cell battery, and a light-emitting diode (LED) will be used to make a greeting card light up. A handmade card may be designed to create a personalized Valentine's circuit card.
New Year, New Skill
The library will be hosting its first survival skills series for students. The survival skills series will help bridge gaps in knowledge and help students learn basic adult skills. The series will occur during lunch in January & February. We have partnered with staff members Getting Paid: Job search, application & resume (Tracy Kennedy) and First Aid at School (Nurse Weddle & Nurse Line) to teach some of the series.
Dining Etiquette will be taught by the librarians. Participants will learn the basic skills and then will have the opportunity to implement them in an actual dining experience on February 14th. Students must attend the basic skills in order to attend the dining experience.
New Year, New Goal
New Year’s resolutions have been around for over 4,000 years. According to a Forbes Health /One Poll survey, the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. So why not choose one word, or an “affirmation word”, to motivate and inspire you for the year and wear it on your wrist as a reminder? Or create a vision board to display your goals for the year?
Bronco Book Club
Why Join?
-Love to read?
-Like talking about books?
-Want book suggestions?
-Access new books?
Don't Miss Out!
For more information visit the Bronco Book Club webpage.
Nov. / Dec. Activities
International Games Week Nov. 6- 9
Play popular board and video games while building problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and communication skills. Must have a library lunch pass to attend. Students must provide their ID to check out games to play while in the library.
P L A Y A T Y O U R O W N R I S K!
I Spy Bags - CookChildrens' Nov. 13 -16
CookChildrens' Hospital uses “I Spy” bags as a distraction tool for children who are anxious about a doctor’s appointment or procedure. These bags help the child focus on something other than the anxiety they feel.
Do you like to volunteer?
Do you want to learn to sew?
Do you want to create I Spy Bags for CookChildrens' Hospital?
Then come join the library as we make DHS Makerspace I Spy Bags.
*All I Spy Bags will be donated to the Cook Children's Hospital.*
Complete the I Spy Bags Registration Form before November 13th.
Open Mic - Dec. 1st
Must sign up by Friday, November 17th
Open Mic is an opportunity to showcase your talents (singing, rap, comedy, spoken word) with a live audience.
Open Mic will be held Friday, Dec.1st from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the library.
Complete the registration to perform during Open Mic. Registration ends Friday, Novemeber 17th.
Makers Club
Join us to design and create!
Use the Glowforge (laser printer), 3D printers, etc.
We teach you how to use the equipment, you come up with your own designs.
Complete the Makers Club Interest Form.
See Mrs. Davis in the Library for more information!
Bronco Book Club
Why Join?
-Love to read?
-Like talking about books?
-Want book suggestions?
-Access new books?
Don't Miss Out!
For more information visit the Bronco Book Club webpage or see Ms. Baker
Oct. Activities
Voter Trivia
November voting elections are soon. How knowledgeable are you on the U.S. Constitiution, voting rights, amendments, and what is on the ballot? Test your knowelege while being an independent player or playing on a team. October 25
During all lunches
In the commons
Prizes will be awarded
Aug. / Sept. Activities
August 21st - DHS Swag Gear - Interest Meeting
Join us on August 21st, to discuss creating Spirit Wear for DHS Homecoming! The interest meeting will take place on August 21st during all lunches. Come create some swag!
Grab some lunch and join us in the library!
August 28th - Bronco Book Club - Interest Meeting
On August 28th in the library, there will be an interest meeting held for anyone that would like to learn more about the Bronco Book Club. The meeting will be held during all lunches! So, grab your lunch and come to the library to join / participate.
September 15 - Homecoming Mum Rings
This FREE activity will take place before school and during all lunches. Come learn to make a mum ring for Homecoming!
Create one for yourself or give one to a friend!
September 19th - Denton Public Library
Join us on September 19 during lunches in the Commons to meet the teen librarian from the Denton Public Library! She will discuss some of their library programming, Books2Go, and have treats /prizes!
Learn about Books2Go!
September 19th - Worry Dolls
Join us on September 19 during all lunches to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the library! We will be making Worry Dolls.
Visit the library to learn how to make your own Worry Dolls. Worry dolls (also called trouble dolls; in Spanish, Muñeca quitapena) are small, hand-made dolls that originate from Guatemala. According to legend, you are intended to tell your worries to the Worry Dolls, then place them under your pillow before going to bed. By morning the dolls are said to gift the wisdom and knowledge to eliminate your worries.
September 27th & 28th - Voter Registration
Exercise your right to VOTE! Join us during all lunches in the Commons to register to vote in the November elections!
Who can vote?
In the U.S., you can vote if you are:
A U.S. citizen.
A resident of the county where you submit the application.
18 years old or older on Election Day.
Not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you completed your sentence, probation, or parole).
You have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
For more information, click here.