Bird Middle School Library
Quick Book Links
Welcome to the BMS Library Webpage!
This virtual library space is intended to share a love of reading, provide research tutorials, and access to curated pathfinders of digital information on educational topics.
Mrs. O'Malley, Library Media Specialist
Librarian Hours:
This year Mrs. O'Malley is splitting time between Bird Middle School and Johnson Middle School. Below are the days and times you can see Mrs. O'Malley to check out a book, ask for a book recommendation, or receive extra help with research.
Days 1,2,3 - Mrs. O'Malley is at BMS
Days 5,6,7 - Mrs. O'Malley is at JMS
Day 4 - Mrs. O'Malley alternates the two schools.
Before school Days 1,2,3: Check out a book, read, do homework, study. 7:20 - 7:45 am
X block Days 1&3: Visit the library to check out a book.
Working lunch Days 1 & 2: Bring your lunch & read a book, do homework, or study
Remember eBooks & audiobooks are always accessible through SORA on the Chromebook.
April is National Poetry Month
During National Poetry Month the library is showcasing poetry books. Mrs. O'Malley has also curated a National Poetry Month Pathfinder of Resources which include poetry websites, articles, and events in the Massachusetts area.
April is School Library Month!
5 Facts about BMS Library Services:
A welcoming safe space for students to read, do homework, relax, and receive research support. The library is open for students on Days 1, 2, 3, and every other Day 4 from 7:15am-7:55am, during Silent Reading and Extensions block, and for working lunch on Days (Mrs. O'Malley is at JMS on Days 5, 6, 7, and every other Day 4).
Information & Digital Literacy skills are taught to 7th grade students in the semester-long Informational Reading & Writing class with a curriculum designed by Mrs. O'Malley that meets the state's Digital Literacy standards.
Collaboration with classroom teachers by providng a cart of books, assisting with research assignments, and providing citation tutorials.
Curation services in the form of monthly book displays, creating a web page of digital resources, or suggesting books for curriculum units based on a particular theme.
Reader Advisory services - Mrs. O'Malley is happy to suggest books to students and staff based on their interests.
Book Database Tutorials
Search for Books in our library
Sign in to put books on hold
Create Book Reviews
Check out an eBook or Audiobook with Sora
Click on the Sora icon.
A new webpage will open. Under sign into your school choose "Bird Middle" from the drop-down bar.
Click on the Green "Sign into Bird Middle" button.
Click on your school Google account.
Find yourself a good book!
Click the video to learn what you can do with Sora
Suggest a Book for the Library Collection
Reserving Library Space
If you would like to reserve the library during the school day, please email Anne O'Malley at: aomalley@walpole.k12.ma.us
If you would like to reserve the Library Office (129A) for IEP or other online meetings please email Anne O'Malley at: aomalley@walpole.k12.ma.us
Library Mission
The mission of the Bird Middle School library media center is to nurture a life-long joy of reading, develop an awareness of the wide variety of available sources of information, stimulate critical thinking, promote creativity, and encourage research for academic needs as well as to pursue personal interests.
The school library’s physical and virtual environments are a welcoming, safe space to read, explore, create, and express oneself through the sharing of information.
The school library provides a diverse selection of books, equitable access to computers, printers, and materials (print, digital, and technology) to engage learners of various levels of ability and help them achieve their educational goals.
The library media specialist is available to help guide students and support teachers in the areas of informational, media, and digital literacies through evaluating information, collaborating on projects, and showing patrons how to create and share new learning in an ethical manner by citing sources and modeling good digital citizenship as members of the Walpole Public Schools and global communities.