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When Nelson County High School was built in 1955, the library was located in a room, since renovated, in the location of Mrs. Hill's classroom. In 1964, when the end of the math hall was built, the area past the staircase was the library and covered that end of the hall, Mrs. Bell's and Mr. Wells's classrooms and the Academic Conference Room. That space was the Library Media Center from 1964-2003. In the fall of 2003, the former cafeteria and kitchen became the new NCHS Library Media Center, a larger space with more resources for our high school family.

While these changes in location were taking place, changes in information and learning formats were occurring. Books, magazines, newspapers, and pamphlets were the only formats available in 1955; cassette players, filmstrips, instructional television, microfiche, and reel-to-reel movies were popular in the 1960's and lasted through the 1980's; videotapes, computer software, the Internet, and satellite TV were added in the ''80's and '90's. As the 21st century dawned, Web 2.0 emerged which provided creative ways to express learning. Now, all students have personal Chromebooks. That's why we've gone from being just a library to becoming a Library Learning Commons!

Visit the NCHS Library Learning Commons for your 21st century information and learning needs!

"The spoken word was the first technology by which man was able to let go of his environment in order to grasp it in a new way." ---Marshall McLuhan

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Announcements

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SEPTEMBER - LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

Stop by the NCHS Library to pick up an application for a free Nelson Memorial Library Card. They have many great resources that can be delivered to you right here at school.

Read Across America!

Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on March 2nd, which is the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. It is a nationwide reading celebration to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children.

Please join us in the NCHS Library this week to celebrate Read Across America by participating in Blind Date with a Book. Bring your classes and they can sample several genres of our best new books. See Ms. Clark to set up a time for your class to visit.

"New Beginnings"
Art and Photography Contest
Mr. Connell’s classes are busy making café tables for our library and adjacent student center. We have purchased tall wooden stools to go at each table and would like the help of our student body in designing a NCHS logo to go on the square back of each chair. Examples might include mountains, our Governor, the county shape or whatever says Nelson County to you. The design can also be a combination of art work. One of the chairs will be on display in the library to help you determine the size of your logo. The student body will have the opportunity to vote on the design and the winning design will be made into a decal for each chair.
There will also be an Art and Photography Contest titled, “New Beginnings.”
Students may submit one piece of artwork and/or up to two 8X10 photographs representing their interpretations of the theme. Please see Ms. Clark in the library for further details if you would like to submit an entry.
All entries are due by Monday, March 13 and will be judged by the student body. Winners will be announced and prizes given before Spring Break.

Pumpkin Contest in the Library
This is the season to Fall into Reading! There will be a pumpkin art contest in the library during the month of October. Prizes will be given for favorite book character design, spookiest design, and best overall design. If you are interested in entering a pumpkin in the contest, please see Miss Clark in the library. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, October 11. Stop by to check out a book and see the fabulous pumpkin creations on display.

Light Up the World, Spring!

There will be an Art and Photography Contest held in the Library this Spring.

Students may submit one piece of artwork and/or two 8X10 photographs representing their interpretations of the theme.

Please see Ms. Clark in the library for further details if you would like to submit an entry. All entries are due by Wednesday, March 23 and will be judged by the student body. Winners will be announced and prizes given before Spring Break.

MOVIE MEETS BOOK CLUB- The Princess Bride

Book Club Meeting Dates for 2nd Semester

When: 2nd and 4th Fridays during 5th Block (unless otherwise noted)

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

Pumpkin Contest in the Library

This is the season to Fall into Reading! There will be a pumpkin art contest in the library during the month of October. Prizes will be given for favorite book character design, spookiest design, and best overall design. If you are interested in entering a pumpkin in the contest, please see Miss Clark in the library. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 14. (No carved real pumpkins please.) Stop by to check out a book and see the fabulous pumpkin creations on display.

Movie Meets Book Club

Book Club Meeting Dates for 1st Semester

When: 2nd and 4th Fridays during 5th Block (unless otherwise noted)

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

(Come to our 1st Meeting on Oct. 8 to help us select our first book/movie)

LIBRARY BOOKS AVAILABLE CURBSIDE

Thursdays - 4 - 7 p.m - Starting September 17

Please log onto your Library Destiny Account, choose up to 3 good books, place them on hold, and come to school on Thursday afternoon after you receive a notice that they are available.

MOVIES MEETS BOOK CLUB

The Cyber Serpent Society

By: R. Howard Herbert

Do we master technology or does it master us?

(Come check out this book written by a local author.)

Book Club Meeting Dates for 2nd Semester

When: 2nd and 4th Fridays during 5th Block (unless otherwise noted)

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

October - Books Can CAst a Spell On You

This is the season to Fall into Reading. There will be a pumpkin art contest in the library during the month of October. Prizes will be given for favorite book character design, spookiest design, and best overall design. If you are interested in entering a pumpkin in the contest, please stop by the library. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 10. (No carved real pumpkins please.) Stop by to check out a book and see the fabulous pumpkin creations on display.

MOVIES MEETS BOOK CLUB

The Hate U Give By: Angie Thomas

“At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them"

Book Club Meeting Dates for 1st Semester When: 2nd and 4th Fridays during 5th Block (unless otherwise noted)

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

September - LiBrary CArd Sign-Up Month

Stop by the NCHS Library to pick up an application for a free Nelson Memorial Library Card. They have many great resources that can be delivered to you right here at school.

MOVIES MEET BOOK CLUB

The Bell Jar

By: Sylvia Plath

"Do you ever feel trapped by your own thoughts."

Book Club Meeting Dates for 2nd Semester

When: 2nd and 4th Fridays (unless otherwise noted)Beginning Feb. 8 - During 5th Block

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

Movies Meet Book Club

Everything Everything

By: Nicola Yoon

"The greatest risk is not taking one."

Book Club Meeting Dates for 1st Semester

When: 2nd and 4th Fridays (unless otherwise noted)

Beginning Sept. 14 - During 5th Block

Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

There will be an Art and Photo Contest held in the Library this Spring. The theme is:
See the World from a New Perspective

Students may submit up to two pieces of artwork and/or two 8X10 photographs representing their interpretations of the theme. Please see Ms. Clark in the library if you have questions or would like to submit an entry. All entries are due by Wednesday, March 14 and will be judged by the student body. Winners will be announced before Spring Break.

Teen Read Week

In celebration of Teen Read Week, drop by the library and check out a great book (we are spotlighting horror and suspense novels for October). Everyone who checks out a book through Friday, Oct. 27 will be entered into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 30. Also, Oct. 18-27, stop by to vote on the best pumpkins designed by Mrs. Smith’s art students and participate in our NCHS Library Scavenger Hunt. The winners will be announced on Monday, October 30. Treats are available for all who complete the Scavenger Hunt.

The Book Thief

“Is anything more powerful than the force of our words?”

Movies Meet Book Club

The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak
“Is anything more powerful than the force of our words?”

Book Club Meeting Dates for First Semester
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays (unless otherwise noted)
Beginning Sept. 28 During 5th Block
Where: Library

Please check with 5th Block Teacher before attending.

Look Who Hatched - Match Baby Pictures of Staff Members to the Adorable Adults They Have Become

Photo Contest in the Library

In celebration of Spring Reading, drop by the library, check out a great book, and see if you can match some adorable baby pictures to the equally adorable adults they have become. A drawing will be held and prizes given along with treats for students who are able to correctly match all of the baby pictures to the corresponding staff members. The contest will end on Friday, April 21 and winners will be announced the following week!

Staff, you are invited to participate as well and see how well you can identify your colleagues.

Art Exhibit and Contest in the Library

We have Fabulous Artists here at NCHS and thanks to all of Mrs. Smith's Art Students who created canvases for our Library.

Winners of the Contest Are:

1st Place Best Quote - Nicole Pouliot - (Do not Judge My Story By The Chapter You Walked in on)
2nd Place Best Quote - Ebony Toms - (When Reading a good book, somewhere a door opens to allow in more Light)

There was a tie for 1st Place in Best Design.

1st Place - Haley Patterson - (Be yourself... Everyone else is taken.) (Mountain/Lake Scene)

1st Place - Destinee Glover - (There is no friend as loyal as a book...) (Mickey and Goofy Scene)
2nd Place - Kristyn Underwood- (So many Books so little Time) (Alarm Clock Scene)

We have Fabulous new Art Work on display in the library created by Mrs. Smith’s students. Please come by to view the amazing talent we have here at NCHS.

In celebration of Spring Reading, drop by the library, check out a great book, vote on your favorite new Art Canvas designed by Mrs. Smith’s art students and participate in our NCHS Library Scavenger Hunt. Treats are available for all who complete the Scavenger Hunt and winners of the Art Contest will be revealed on Friday, April 7.

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Using the Library

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There is more treasure in reading books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island. -------Walt Disney

Students may check out books, magazines, and some multimedia materials for two (2) weeks. Materials must be returned to the library to be renewed until someone requests the books. A student may have up to three (3) books or other materials checked out at one time.

A five (5) cents fine will be charged for each day an item is late, not to exceed $2.00. Students who lose or damage an item will be charged the full replacement cost of that item.

Ebooks may be checked out at any time by the student. They become unavailable after 5 days. See Ms. Clark about downloading them to your iPad or Droid.

Students may not check out books for other students.

Print reference books may be checked out overnight to students. These need to be returned to the library by the end of the school day the next day.

"I like reading nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells." ------Dr. Seuss

Students may not eat or drink in the Library Learning Commons.
The library belongs to everyone who attends NCHS. It is everyone's responsibility to keep the Library neat and clean.
Students and staff should conduct themselves in a quiet, courteous, and civilized manner when using the library.
Students are encouraged to use the book return located just inside the entrance for returning books.
Students are encouraged to ask library staff for assistance at anytime that it may be needed.

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Catalog

3 years ago

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Guide to Young Adult Services

Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader/STAR Reader

AR Bookfinder

Lexile Reader

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eBooks

4 years ago

Tumblebooks

TumbleBooks (A collection of nearly 1000 titles for those in grades K-6. It includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English such as French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories.)

Tumblebooks for Teens

Tumble Book Cloud (TumbleBookCloud is an online database of eBooks and educator resources perfect for your middle school, high school, or public library. We offer a selection of Graphic Novels, Enhanced Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks. The collection is available online around the clock.)

If you have trouble with the sites listed above, click the link below and then the High School tab.

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