Library Resources
Hi everyone! I sure do miss you! Here are some stories to help you keep reading alive during our time away from one another. Click on Epic, Audible, or myOn and follow the directions if you'd like to choose your own stories to read.
Check back each week for new stories and resources. Just scroll to the bottom to see what treasures I have added.
Mrs. O'Rourke- korio'rourke@stcharlesschoolfw.org
EPIC!
"Epic!" is a wonderful way to read some of your favorite stories and series at home.
Here's how:
Go to: www.getepic.com
Click login
Click student and educators
Type in my class code: pat6934
Click guest
Enjoy thousands of books! :)
A few things you should know about Epic!:
This a free resource, so it's only available to you during normal school hours.
If you click on the MAILBOX icon, you can see all the series I have put together and saved for you! These are some of my favorites. :)
You can also search on your own by using the EXPLORE icon.
Do you have a favorite? Save it with the HEART icon. You can see what other students have favorited, too.
ALL students are using Epic! Please write down the page number where you are stopping so you can pick up where you left off! Another student may be reading the same story as you.
Read along with Children's book authors
Audible books
Storyline Online
I love this website! 
Lets Draw.pdfLet's Draw some of our other favorite book characters!
Click the arrow on the corner of the image to pull them up!
myOn is back! Here's another great FREE resource full of FABULOUS BOOKS!
Username: readnow
Password: myon
Click here to get started!
write to pete the cat!
We love Pete the Cat in the library! Now, Pete can be your very own pen pal!
Make sure to ask for your parent's permission first. :)
ACPL's digital library
Even though the public library is currently closed, their digital library is still available 24/7. You can check out books, audio books, music, and movies. ACPL offers a large number of titles available as e-books and audio books through Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla. They also provide access to a large collection of music and movies through Hoopla and Freegal.
Don't have a library card?
If you don’t have a library card, they can help. You may sign up for an e-resource library card through the ACPL website by clicking here. After filling out the necessary forms, new card information will be emailed to applicants within 24 hours. Once card information has been received, you may start using ACPL’s digital library immediately.
Ask for parent permission first!
acpl virtual story times
ACPL has created virtual story times featuring their children’s librarians. The first two story times with Ms. Michal from the Georgetown Branch and Ms. Mary from the Main Library are available for viewing here. Future story times will also be available on the Library’s Facebook page; Instagram; and YouTube page.
ACPL's spark spring reading program
It’s never too soon to get ready for ACPL's Summer Learning Program. When you sign up to participate in the SPARK Spring Learning Program, you’ll be able to track your reading and participate in fun challenges. This all-ages program runs now through May 31. Read, learn, create, and explore from the comfort of home. You do not need a library card to participate in the Spring Into Reading program. Learn more and register here.
Princess in Black's new short story!
Shannon and Dean Hale are the authors of “The Princess in Black” series. The Hales have created a short ebook based on “The Princess in Black” to answer questions that kids might have about the cornoavirus. Here