ASL Libraries

The ASL Libraries would like to send a huge thank you to FOTL volunteers for all their hard work this year not only in their organization of the donation drives, but of all the other many ways they support the libraries. A special thank you to Co-Chairs Melissa Janssen and Lisa Kolaja who have worked tirelessly for FOTL and AMC over the years. They are stepping down as co-chairs and will be greatly missed.

We also would love to thank all of you for your wonderful book donations to the Lower School and Mellon libraries. Whether you donated a book in the name of a teacher, friend or family, or participated in the Birthday Book Club, or did all your Amazon shopping using the links that benefit the libraries, we are very grateful to you.

Don't forget to check out the MS and HS summer reading lists now posted on the Mellon Library website under "What to Read Next" > Summer Reading Lists-2016. 

A better explanation of the HS reading lists can be found under Academics > High School > Summer Reading.

Visit the Mellon Library for Summer checkout beginning on 1 June 2016. Don't be stuck without a stack of great books over the summer.

ASL will host Ann Bausum, author of several award-winning books for young people, October 27-29.  Ann’s books deal with dramatic, often turbulent periods in American history and contain a strong current of social justice. Although some of her books are intended for HS audiences, such as her newest, Stonewall, about the Stonewall riots of 1969, she has written other non-fiction titles for MS and upper elementary students, such as Sergeant Stubby, America’s First Ladies and Freedom Riders.  In her own words, Ann’s goal is to, “make history relevant, engaging, alive, and irresistible.” While she’s here, she will speak to Middle and High School classes, but will also take the time to work with each of our grade 4 classes, sharing her strategies for research and writing. Find out more about Ann and her books at her website here.

Welcome back! Please don't forget to return your summer library books next Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Don't forget to turn all books and materials into the ASL libraries by 26 May in the LS and 29 May in the Mellon. If you know you've lost an item, drop into the library to find out how much you owe. All losses should be reconciled by 29 May.

Summer checkouts begin 1 June in the Mellon Library and 2 June in the LS Library.

Thoughout the summer you can access Overdrive, our audio and ebook library. Stop into the Mellon Library if you'd like to know more or need help setting up your device. 

Ask us about summer reading lists as well.

Have a great summer!

Check out the new summer reading lists for Rising 5th through 8th graders on the Mellon Library website > Suggested reading. More on when summer checkout begin early next month.

Jacqueline Woodson, this year’s Bergeron Fellow, will be visiting ASL the week of March 2. Her latest novel Brown Girl Dreaming won the National Book Award for 2014 in the Young Adult category. Her other awards include the Margaret A. Edward’s Award for Lifetime Achievement, The Coretta Scott King Award, Three Newbery Honor Awards, A Caldecott Medal and the Parents’ Choice Award.

If you would like to own a copy of one of her books, please fill out the online order form and bring in cash or a check made out to ASL by February 12, 2015. Orders will not be placed unless they are paid for ahead of time. 

The Mellon Library is on Twitter! Book reviews, library news, resource information... keep up with us by following us at Mellon Library

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Which toaster should you buy? Which car is safest or provides the best gas mileage? Which Broadband carrier best suits your needs?  The answer to these and many more questions are found in Which? magazine. Which? conducts independent studies on products and services here in the UK (much like Consumer Reports) and publishes these findings in easy-to-read articles, charts and rankings. Print copies of the magazine can be found in the Mellon Library, or better yet, use our online subscription by clicking on the following link and using the username and password given:

Which?
Username: asleagles
Password: AMERICANSCHO
Case sensitive

 So whether you are new to ASL or returning, check out Which? and make informed decisions on your purchases.

It's time to start thinking about the end of school and the beginning of summer, and as we do that, here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

Last day to check out materials: 23 May

All items due: 27 May

Summer checkout: 2-11 June

The summer reading lists are now posted under "Suggested Reading," but we'll post them here as well.

Remember, these lists are just suggestions. Studies show that it is imperative that students read, read, read during the summer so they don't lose the progress they've made throughout the year. The most important thing is that students get in the habit of reading for pleasure. Don't focus too much on what they're reading, focus on how much they're reading and their enjoyment of the experience! 

Summer Reading Lists

• Rising 5th Grade
• Rising 6th Grade
• Rising 7th Grade
• Rising 8th Grade
• High School