Student Book Review

     I read the book The Cure For Dreaming by Cat Winters. I honestly love the book, The book is in first person, so it would make you feel a part of the story as you read on. The book is somewhat creepy, but also so interesting at the same time.

 There are many plot twists throughout the entire book. 

The first chapter was interesting making me want to read more of the book.

 The book is about like a hypnotist, trying to eliminate this girl, named Olivia Meads thoughts, but instead he gives her the ability to see people who they really are.  I recommend students  read this book, because I enjoyed reading this book!

– Skylar 7^th Grader

 

GETTING READY FOR SUMMER READING!

How can you keep reading this summer? 

I have two great ideas to share with you today:

1.)  Get out of the house and visit your local public library!  You can even earn prizes.

Do you want Kentucky Science Center Tickets?

Do you want Louisville Women’s Basketball tickets?

How about Louisville Cardinals women’s and men soccer tickets?

Would you like a free Italian lemon ice from Fazoli’s or a Frosty from Wendy’s?

Do you want a water bottle and a chance to win a portable charger?

These can all be yours for free! All you have to do is read this summer! 

The Louisville Free Public Library presents Summer Reading 2017! If you read 6 books this summer from June 1^st to August 12th, these prizes are yours! 

You can check out more information here: Fairdale Public Library.

2.)  For those of you who would rather stay in this summer, you can check out Audio Book Sync for FREE.  Yes, you read that right it is a FREE teen reading program.

Here is a little bit of information about SYNC here: Teens Summer Reading at Audio Book SYNC

You can sign up here, but be sure to get your parents approval before you download anything! Sign up here!

Happy Reading!

Book Speed Dating

2016-2017 Library Orientation

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away there was a library orientation just waiting to be read!

Library orientation 2012 2017 from Lassiter Library

After School Cleanup April 28, 2016

National Honor Society and Beta Club 

Do not for get about our after school cleanup scheduled for this Thursday. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing. The meeting is from 2:45 to 4:00, make sure to let your parents know that we will be staying after for an extra 30 minutes than usual.

The Book Bunny

Every library should have a mascot, and the Lassiter Library is proud to introduce Mr. B. Baker our new book bunny.

 Mr. B. Baker got his unusual name from the very famous author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle whose most famous character Sherlock Holmes lives at 

221 B. Baker Street in London.

If you have not yet read any classic mysteries from Doyle, you can check out some of his best works here: 

The Best Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Although, Doyle wrote his first novel in as early as 1879 he did not publish the first Sherlock Holmes Mystery until 1886.  Doyle's extensive education in medicine makes the character of Sherlock Holmes still relevant today and his works are still widely reproduced in plays, movies and on television.  

Actors such as Robert Downey Junior, Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Miller have even portrayed Sherlock.

Assignment

Part 1:  Find out who Sherlock’s crime solving bestie is and leave a comment below! 

Part 2:  Find out the origin of the quote, “The game is afoot.”  Provide at least 2 reliable sources for your information. 

Part 3: In a paragraph, explain why you believe Sherlock Holmes is still an amazing character after 130 years.  Back up your argument with valid resources and a strong argument.

Mrs. Thomas Flat Stanley Project

What is the Flat Stanley Project?

The basic principle of The Flat Stanley Project is to connect students with communities across the world by sending out "flat" visitors, through the mail.

Students can talk about, track and write about their flat character's journey and adventure!  Flat Stanley is an enriching and engaging activity. 

The sender and the recipient already have a mutual friend, Flat Stanley. Writing and learning becomes easier, flows naturally, and tends to be more creative. Flat Stanley is an “authentic” literacy project, in that students are inspired to write of their own passion and excitement about the project, and given the freedom to write about many things through the rubric of the Flat Stanley character.

Where has Stanley Visited?

Assignment:  You will have an opportunity to discover where Flat Stanley has visited across the United States and even across the globe as we work on our project!  Stanley has been a very busy traveler and he has a lot to teach us…

Part 1:  Click on the following link Lassiter Library Pinterest

 Part 2:  Create an account on Pinterest to explore the states and countries Flat Stanley has visited.  

Part 3: Mrs. Thomas will assign you a state and country to explore.

Part 4:  Complete your handout on your state and country by using the Lassiter Library Pinterest links provided.  Be as detailed as possible, because you will be sharing your discoveries with the class!