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Watch the Decorah Bald Eagles — Live!

March 28, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized

This is really cool — a webcam on a bald eagle’s nest.  You can watch as the baby eagles are hatched. Decorah Bald Eagles

 

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Peter and the Starcatchers

March 18, 2012 · No Comments · Books, Literature

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson has been developed into a Broadway musical.  The show’s website features a cool game you might want to try.  Good luck!

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Read Across America

February 26, 2012 · No Comments · Authors, Books, Literature

The cast of The Lorax encourges everyone to read on Friday, March 2, Read Across America Day.  Pick up a great book and join others thousands of others across America in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday!  Take a look at the video.

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The Trailee Awards Nominees

October 12, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The Trailee Awards are given by the School Library Journal to the best trailers created for books.  Follow the link to watch the videos (some that were created by students), and vote for your favorite in each category.  (I really enjoyed Where the Mountain Meets the Moon).

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How Can Drawing a Stick Figure Be So Much Fun?

September 29, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

There’s a great website called “Draw a Stickman” that you’ve got to try.  First, draw your stick figure, and then follow the directions to continue drawing and creating an adventure.  Have a great time!

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Looking for a book suggestion?

September 2, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

We’ve all been here — you’d like to read, but you don’t know how to find something you’d like.  Flashlight Worthy  is a great site that provides lists of the best books in all different categories.  Click and explore — I know you’ll find something you like.

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Welcome back!

August 30, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Glad to have you back in the library.  Our job this week is to set our passwords, and for sixth grade, to ask your parents for an e-mail address for use with Turnitin.  Take a look at all our new arrivals, and start a new year of reading.

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Discover Pottermore

June 24, 2011 · No Comments · Authors, Books, Literature

Yesterday, J.K. Rowling announced the creation of Pottermore, an interacative website revolving around the Harry Potter series.   The site will also provide an opportunity to buy the books in digital form, not available anywhere else.  Only a limited number of members will have access beginning July 31, with the full site open to the public in November. Go to the site to register for access.

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New Harry Potter Poster Revealed

March 28, 2011 · No Comments · Books, Movies

Are you waiting for the last Harry Potter movie?  The poster for the movie, that will be released in July, was just revealed today.  Take a look — a little creepy.

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret in Movie Production

December 8, 2010 · No Comments · Books, Movies

Brian Selznick’s great book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, is being turned into a film starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Ben Kingsley. Take a look  at the pictures from the set.

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