Library

Happy Lunar New Year!

Posted by TIJA HUNTER on 1/17/2023

The library has created a special display for this special time of year. We are celebrating the Lunar New Year which started in China and is popular across many parts of Asia. The first day of the Lunar Calendar begins on January 22nd, 2023. Celebrations in China last for 7 days. The day of the full moon ends the festivities usually with dragon and lion dances and fireworks. To learn more about the Chinese Zodiac and read books by Asian authors please visit the library.

On Thursday, January 19th, and Friday, January 20th during Advisory, please stop by to learn how to make a paper Chinese lantern.

FREE Books!!

Posted by Julia Troike on 10/6/2021 12:05:00 PM

So many books, yet so little room.... So we're pulling out some books that are a bit worn, may no longer be as popular or useful as they once were so that we can make room for new books.  

In the Library world, we call this "Weeding".  Think of a garden, if you don't pull weeds it will crowd and maybe kill the plants you want to grow.  It's pretty similar with books... how can you browse when there's so much stuff in the way?!  Also, we need to make room for new books.

So check out our FREE Book section, these books are to keep.  Students may take up to 2 books from it per school day.  Read them, craft with them, whatever you want.  The Free Book section is by the couch.  These books need a good home, hope it's with you. :)

Fall back into reading!

Posted by Julia Troike on 9/22/2021 8:05:00 AM

School is in full swing and it's finally fall!  What better time to cozy up with a book now the that weather is getting more chilly.  Get your hot cocoa out!

Did you know that in addition to paper books you can check out ebooks and eAudiobooks?  It's true!  You need get on SORA!

How?! You ask.  Mrs. Troike has got you covered!  Go to your bookmarks and follow this:

CLASSLINK -> Library Resources -> Sora by Overdrive 

Once in Sora, feel free to search, click around and enjoy reading!  If you have a smart mobile device, like a phone or tablet, you can also get the Sora app from you devices App Store.  Search for SORA and sign in with your school account info.

If you have any issues, please contact Mrs. Troike.  I am always happy to help

School's Out! Sumer's in!

Posted by Julia Troike on 5/21/2021 10:00:00 AM

We made it!  School year 20-21 is over and summer is here!  Congrats. :)

If you still have library materials or your school chromebook, please return them to us before May 25th at 12pm.  

Luckily for us, we're in Alaska and it's a wonderful place to summer, especially with a pandemic going on!  However, you may feel the need to READ and we're closed for the summer... I totally get it!

Here are some suggestions for getting your read on this summer with treats along the way just for reading for fun:

Have fun, happy summer and see you in August! -- Mrs. Troike :)

• FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World 
   
• EIELSON AFB LIBRARY: Summer Reading Program
   
• FORT WAINWRIGHT POST LIBRARY: Summer Reading Program

North Pole Middle School Library's Amazon Wishlist

Click above to shop a list of books that the librarian would like to add to the collection.

Library Resources Calendar

Click above to see what events the library is hosting and look for when we're free to host a class or club. Must log in with a district email account to access.

Library Mission Statement:

"To provide information services that support the learning of all members of the school community, to promote the enjoyment of literature, and to provide a welcoming environment for the achievement of these goals."

Library Goals for the 2022-23 School Year:

• Increase library circulation by 5% by filling requests from both staff and students
• Practice collection development that supports a love of reading and the curriculum
• Work with teachers across the school to provide physical and digital resources that support their classroom
• Prepare students with life skills that will benefit them at the high school level and beyond

Search Tools

Go to Destiny, the library's catalog

Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library Catalog

Series and Sequels - What to read next.

World Book (if a password is needed, login to https://www.k12northstar.org and access "Online Resouces")

Alaska Kids  -

Alaska Animals
Play Serum Run, Photo Safari and other games
Find out about Alaska Sports

NoveList K-8 - Find that perfect book

Digital Pipeline - One site - All the answers

Need passwords to the "Online Resouces?"  Log in to this web site (upper right), using your "s number" and password.  Once you are logged in simply click "Online Resources" for links and passwords.