Star Wars Reads Day! Celebrate We Did

The library celebrated Star Reads Day on Friday, October 10.  Raiders created Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca origami as well as Darth Vader and Yoda thumb doodles.  Other activities included Star Wars trivia, crossword puzzles, mazes, and translating book quotes into "Yoda Speak."

Drawings were held for prizes, and a few lucky winners took home popular Star Wars books.

If you missed the fun or want to try more origami, visit author Tom Angleberger's website for folding instructions on many characters.  If you create a masterpiece, submit it on the site!

Be sure to check out Angleberger's Origami Yoda series and other Star Wars inspired books:

• Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus by Tom Angleberger (the final volume of the Origami Yoda series)
• ART2-D2s Guide to Folding and Doodling by Tom Angleberger
• Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown
• Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown
• Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown
• Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown
• Lego Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecroft

Check out the trailer for Jeffrey Brown's latest book Goodnight Darth Vader coming to the library soon!



Read you must, young Jedis.  Learn you will.

Caught Reading Banned Books!

These Raiders were caught reading banned books during Banned Books Week 2014!

Banned Books Week is an annual celebration sponsored by the American Library Association reminding readers to celebrate their freedom to choose the books they read.

Have you read a banned book? Check out these lists:

• The Top Ten Challenged Books in 2013
• The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books in 2000 - 2009

Or, take this quiz to find out which banned book you are!

This week (and every week!) celebrate your freedom to read! 

Welcome back, Raiders!

Hope you had a great summer full of fun and fabulous books!  We have some exciting news to share:

1.  BIG CHANGE!  We will no longer be charging library fines!  Hooray!  We know we can trust you to get your books in on time without the hassle of pesky fines.  Also, Raiders are doing a better job of renewing books.  So keep it up!  

2.  7th & 8th graders:  We've made some changes to our book clubs.  We will now be hosting LUNCH BUNCHES!  Every month we'll have a monthly book selection.  Readers who read the selection can get a ticket to the monthly LUNCH BUNCH meeting.  There will be one during both A & B lunches.  On the day of the meeting, readers can bring their lunch to the library to eat and discuss the book with other readers. Then, we'll do the whole thing again the next month!

The first Lunch Bunch book selection is: 

The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

  

The first Lunch Bunch  meeting is: 

Wednesday, September 17

Hope you'll join us!  

3.  Start the year off with a SHELF-ie!  Take a pic with a book you've #Read or you'd like #ToRead.  We'll post these on the library windows.

Stop by the library to say hello and to check out a new book for the new year.  Have a great start, Raiders!

Food for Fines

Starting March 17, the library is offering FOOD FOR FINES.  Raiders may bring a canned good to clear a fine and help someone in need in our community. All donations will benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

One food item clears a fine up to $1, two items clear a fine up to $2 and so on.  Below is a list of the staples most needed by the NTFB:

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter
• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

FOOD FOR FINES is sponsored by the HP Raider Library Advisory Board and runs through April 4.  Don't miss this special opportunity!

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

• Soup, Stew or Chili, Low-Sodium
• Canned Vegetables, Low-Sodium
• Beans, Canned or Dried
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Fruit, Canned in Juice or Dried
• Peanut or Almond Butter

• Reduced Sugar Pudding Cups
• 100% Whole Fruit Rolls
• Whole Grain Crackers and Granola Bars
• Lightly Salted Trail Mix
• Brown Rice

- See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=326#sthash.CbuVmKvh.dpuf

Library Talk

Our amazing 7th & 8th grade Library Advisory Board came up with the idea of hosting a library talk show to spotlight library events.  They wrote the script and, with the help of the incomparable Dr. Brad Schwall, filmed and directed the first episode.  Here is the debut of Library Talk:

Here is a behind-the-scenes shot of the filming:

Be on the lookout for episode 2!

It's Love Your Library Month!

February is Love Your Library Month.  Raiders are celebrating by writing what they love about their library on a graffiti wall, adding to a slide show of favorite book characters, and having photos made with books they love.  

Some seventh grade classes visited last week for speed dating with books!  Many met some matches and maybe even their soul mates  ;)   

This is a great time to show your love for the library by making a library donation. :) You can come by to select a book from the library’s wish list, or you can visit the library donation page for more details.  Special book plates will be added to the new books commemorating the donation, and donors will be the first to check out these new resources.   

Thanks for supporting and loving the Raider Library!    

It's Coming Up Bluebonnets!

It's Texas Bluebonnet Award voting time!  Readers in grades 3rd - 6th throughout the state
who have read 5 or more of the nominees are invited to vote for their favorite this month.  The state winner is announced in February and honored at a special luncheon in April at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference.

This year MIS had 169 students eligible to vote for their favorite title.  And our winners are ...


3rd place: 
Bake Sale by Sara Varon

2nd place: 
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

1st place: 
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Congratulations to these winning titles and to those Raiders who read enough books to cast their vote  We had several Raiders who read above and beyond the minimum of 5... even some who read all 20!  Bravo to you!   

The 2014-2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees are available in the library, if you would like to get started reading for next year's favorite!

Take the Lone Star Challenge!

Are you looking for a challenge?  Do you want to read more in 2014? Do you want to try some new books?  Do you like ice cream??  Then, the Lone Star Challenge is for you! 

The 2014 Lone Star List has been announced, and the new books are on display in the library.  This list is published annually and includes 20 books recommended for students in grades 6, 7 & 8.  

Raiders who read the 5 of the Lone Star titles get their name on a star on the library windows.  Those who read 10 get their photo on the windows AND an invitation to the ice cream party in May!  

If you are interested, come by the library for a reading sheet.  Have a parent or teacher initial for each book you read.  When you have read 5, show Mrs. Bellomy so she can put up your star; then keep reading!  The final sheets are due by May 19. 

We are so proud of the many Raiders taking the challenge and of those who have already read 5 or more!  Take a look at the library windows to see who these readers are and give them a big congratulations.

Some Raiders who completed last year's Lone Star Challenge