Smithsonian Learning Lab

The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a great tool for inspiring discovery and creative use of the Smithsonian's rich digital materials, including images, recordings, and texts. Users can create and share their own collections of those materials, and personalize those collections by adding annotations, creating lessons, or building upon the collections by adding original content.

The Learning Lab was created to encourage learners of all ages to make discoveries across disciplines, create new ideas, share knowledge and creations with a global community of experts and peers, access vast collections in history, science, art, and culture, and build lasting educational networks" (learninglab.si.edu).

What is Caroline Coffey's Favorite Book?

The HHS Library is running a new series, in which we interview students and staff about their favorite books. If you are interested in participating, please see Ms. Fournier or Ms. Belcher. We'd love to know what you're reading!

This week's featured staff member is HHS senior, Caroline Coffey!

Q: "Caroline, what is your favorite book of all time?"

A: "To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee."

Q: "Why is To Kill a Mockingbird your favorite book? And when did you first read it?"

A: "I read this book when I was in 8th grade. It is my favorite book because I really liked Scout and was impressed by how strong of a character she was at such a young age. I also liked the character of Atticus, and how he stood up and defended his client when nobody else would. At the time, it made me think I might want to become a lawyer some day. Reading this book also made me feel thankful that I live in a more tolerant society than the one in which the novel is set."

Q: "Would you recommend the book to others?"

A: "Definitely, because it is a great read! All high school students should be required to read this book!"

Thank you to Caroline, for being our first student interviewee! Happy reading everyone!

What is Mr. Hanna's Favorite Book?

The HHS Library is launching a new series, in which we interview students and staff about their favorite books. If you are interested in participating, please see Ms. Fournier or Ms. Belcher. We'd love to know what you're reading!

This week's featured staff member is Assistant Principal, Mr. Hanna!

Q: "Mr. Hanna, what is your favorite book of all time?"

A: "Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It is a story of a student visiting a former teacher of his, years after working together. The story acts, in many ways, as an outline to what the important things in life are."

Q: "Why is Tuesdays with Morrie your favorite book? And when did you first read it?"

A: "This is my favorite book because I have revisited the messages in it regularly for the past 20 years. I read it as a freshman in college. I bought it, and read it, from start to finish at a Papa Gino's restaurant. It has served as a reminder to me to focus on the important things in life no matter how hectic things become."

Q: "Why would you recommend the book to others?"

A: "I would recommend this book to anyone as an opportunity for self-reflection, and a reminder of where to focus your attention as you work through life. Having read hundreds of books throughout my life, Tuesdays with Morrie stands alone as an experience. I looked at life a particular way before reading that book, and I believe I looked and acted in life in a more meaningful way after finishing."

Thank you to Mr. Hanna, for being our first interviewee! Happy reading everyone!

Movie Night at the HHS Library

The HHS Library is hosting another movie night, this Wednesday 12/3 @ 6:30pm. Join us for some holiday-themed movies, and a seasonal craft! All are welcome!

December Newsletter

The December issue of the library newsletter is now available!