PES Library

"I cannot live without books." -Thomas Jefferson

Author/Illustrator: X. Fang

The PES library is excited to welcome X. Fang, a Maine based author/illustrator on May 22, 2026. Ms. Fang is the author of Broken, Dim Sum Palace and We Are Definitely Human.

The school will not be handling book sales. Please see the PES Newsletter, April 16, 2026 edition, for information on where to purchase books to be signed.

This year's Chickadee Book Award Winner was Luigi, The Spider Who Wanted to be a Kitten! Not only did PES vote it as their favorite, so did the whole State of Maine!

Coding! Students have been experimenting with coding after reading two books: How to Code a Sandcastle and How to Code a Rollercoaster. Students did non-tech coding with graphs and cups and then got a chance to use the Bee-Bots to complete challenges.

Students have been doing a great job in the library! I am impressed with how responsible they are with their books. Students are doing a great job caring for them at home and returning them on time. As a reminder, students' books are checked out for one week at a time. They are welcome to renew their books if they haven't finished them.

Your Local Library Information Corner

Albert F. Totman Library link for kids and teens

http://www.totmanlibrary.org/kids-teens/

Patten Free Library in Bath, ME

https://www.patten.lib.me.us/kids/

https://www.patten.lib.me.us/teens/

Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

Bring them back please!

A big thank you to all to all the students who have returned their overdue books now we can share the joy of books and reading with each other!

https://wideopenschool.org/programs/family/PreK-5/

This is a great site for home/online teaching resources.

https://wideopenschool.org/programs/family/prek-5/dig-cit/

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Great site for educational videos.

https://mainepublic.pbslearningmedia.org/

Please use the links for more great resources:

Reading Resources and Research Resources

Digital Maine Library has resources for teachers and students of all ages. Whether you are in a classroom or learning at home, this collection has the information you need to complement your studies. You will find thousands of magazines, newspapers, and reference materials in this expansive online resource. Niche Academy's full video tutorial library is also included. Teachers will find the educator tools very useful, while students will get easy access to factual information from age-specific databases like World Book Student and National Geographic Kids.

Homeschooling links vetted by Maine State Library

1. Homeschoolers of Maine: https://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org

2. Homeschool Legal Defense Association: https://hslda.org

3. Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org

4. cK-12: https://www.ck12.org

5. History for Kids: www.historyforkids.net

6. Typing Club: www.typingclub.com

7. Fun Brains: https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks

8. English Worksheets Land: https://englishworksheetsland.com

9. NeoK12: https://www.neok12.com

HERE are some links that may help you: