The Proclamation of Thanksgiving

Enjoy some history behind the Proclamation of Thanksgiving, courtesy of the Library of Congress.  As part of the LOC's The Civil War in America exhibit, they've also listed recipes used by the Union army to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, which you can see here.

Happy Thanksgiving from the HHS Library!

Research Pamphlets Available at the HHS Library

The HHS Library now has some printed research pamphlets available for you!  For a quick overview of how to navigate the research process, pick up one of our pamphlets and keep it handy in class or when working on assignments.  Learn more about some of the print and electronic resources available to you through your school library! 

More Copyright

Still confused about copyright?  You're not alone.  The HHS Library now has copyright pamphlets printed up that serve as a guide to understanding the basic terms of copyright and the works protected by copyright law. The four factors of fair use and the definition of public domain, as well as where to find works in the public domain, are also included in the pamphlet.  Pick one up, stick it in your locker or binder, you never know when this little reference might come in handy!

November is National Novel Writing Month!

November is National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo.  Every November, participants take the challenge to complete an entire novel in just 30 days.  Official rules state that participants begin writing November 1st and must finish by midnight, November 30th.  The word count goal for the adult program is 50,000 words, but the Young Writers Program (YWP) allows 17-and-under participants to set reasonable, yet challenging, individual word-count goals.  In 2012, over 80,000 young writers participated through the YWP. Take the challenge yourself this year and get creative!

The HHS Library will be hosting an after school NaNoWriMo event, Wednesday November 6th. Creative writing resources, writing prompts, and more will be offered to help get you writing!

November Newsletter

The library's November newsletter is now out!