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Family Read
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Research shows that childrens' interest in reading for fun drops significantly at age 8, especially for boys. Research also shows that parents have the greatest influence over their children's reading habits.
The Family Read project offers workshops to help parents keep their readers reading by offering tips to help their kids find good books.
Family Read: Helping Kids Find the Right Books (registration is required):
Eden Prairie Library, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2-3 p.m.
Nokomis Library, Saturday, March 21, 10-11 a.m.
Ridgedale Library, Monday, March 23, 7–8 p.m.
Walker Library, Saturday, May 16
Rogers Library, Monday, June 15
Questions? Contact Maggie Snow at 612.630.6490 or at mesnow@hclib.org
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TeenLinks Grades 6 - 12
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History Day Projects
Explore this year's History Day theme, "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies", in our new Do Your Homework: History Day Projects subject guide with links to project instructions, primary source resources, websites vetted by HCL librarians, and databases purchased by Hennepin County Library. Online resources are available 24/7 !
History Day Hullabaloo Resources and Events
supports students by linking to additional Research Assistance. Go to the Central Library in downtown Minneapolis for free research help on February 21 and March 7 when library staff, U of M grad students, and Minnesota Historical Society staff will give pointers on researching, editing and perfecting History Day Projects.
Great Books for Young Adults
In January the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced 2009 awards. TeenLinks lists all medal and honor books with links to the catalog in Read On: Award Winning Books. The Printz Winner is Jellicoe Road by Australian author Melina Machetta, about a high schooler abandoned by her drug-addict mother at age 11. The four Printz Honor books are M.T. Anderson's The Kingdom on the Waves; E. Lockhart's The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks; Terry Pratchett's Nation; and Margo Lanagan's Tender Morsels. Laurie Halse Anderson won the Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Check out the Alex Awards for ten great adult titles that have teen appeal, and booklists such as Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Outstanding Books for the College Bound, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and Teens Top Ten for even more great reading suggestions.
Questions? Please contact Jody Wurl at 952.847.8521 or
jwurl@hclib.org
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Other News
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Homework Hub
Tutoring service called Homework Hub is available at 13 Hennepin County Libraries. Trained tutors will help with research, writing papers, and working on computers to help students make the grade! Students can play games such as chess and Scrabble and, at some locations, create their own computer games and compete in gaming competitions.
Homework Hub is free and advance sign-up is NOT needed. For grades 6-12 at Augsburg Park, Brookdale and Hopkins and grades K-12 at other Homework Hub locations. See schedule for a complete listing of locations and times. Available during the school year through May 2009.
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Teachers' Toolbox
(formerly Toolbox for Teachers) Find a current list of school visit contacts which includes all libraries in the city of Minneapolis, and updated Library Card information for our Library system which currently has two separate catalogs.
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