The November issue of the library newsletter is now available!

Banned Books Week

September 24 - 30 is Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. The event "highlights the value of free and open access to information" (ala.org). For more information about Banned Books Week and your First Amendment rights, visit the American Library Association and BannedBooksWeek.org. And stop by the HHS Library for a display of historically banned books! Be a rebel, and read one of them!

Girls Who Code Club coming to HHS!

HHS will be launching a Girls Who Code club this fall! No prior coding experience is necessary, all you need is an interest in computer science. It's a perfect opportunity for beginners to learn from others, and be inspired by their peers to become digital makers themselves. Please see Ms. Fournier for more details. In the meantime, explore the Girls Who Code website and learn about all the resources that will be available to you - become part of the movement!

Be sure to follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter as well, to hear about all the cool things your peers are learning and creating!

1st meeting date and location to be posted very soon...

Summer Reading Groups meeting Thurs 9/14

The 9th and 10th grade summer reading groups will be meeting Thursday, September 14th during the extended advisory. Room locations and details are soon to follow. Still plenty of time to finish those books :) Please contact Ms. Fournier or Ms. Belcher with any questions.

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Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month! The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum all join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history, during the month of March (womenshistorymonth.gov). Learn more about Women's History Month here! Be sure to check put this year's WHM honorees as well; they are considered "trailblazing women in labor and business."

Do You Have What It Takes?

The HHS Library is running a 3D print design challenge! Sign-ups are taking place at the circulation desk through Friday, February 17th.

Your mission:

Design your own 3D print using an online program such as Tinkercad or SketchUp. Entries will be judged on the following:

- Originality

- Functionality

- Presentation (When presenting your design for judging, we want to hear the inspiration behind your design plan, problem-solving encountered while implementing your design plan, etc.)

- Whether or not your design complements your classroom curriculum (Bonus points if you can relate it to one of your subjects, or a class assignment!)

Judging (by a staff & student panel) will take place during Teen Tech Week, on Thursday March 6th! Prizes for the winner (including an Amazon gift card)!

Good luck to all!

3D Printing

Curious about 3D printing? Don't forget that the HHS Library has a 3D printer available for student use! Sign-ups are at the circulation desk. Pick from a library of pre-made designs, or create your own 3D prints using online programs like Tinkercad or SketchUp! This resource is a great option for class projects...get creative!

Hoopla

Want free access to audiobooks, music, movies, comics and more? Use your public library card to sign up for a free Hoopla digital account! You'll save yourself tons of money and have access to all the latest and greatest titles :)

Fake News

Need some help recognizing "fake news?" Here's a resource to help you increase your confidence in identifying trusted sources of information. Want more info about the "fake news" crisis? Scan the QR code!

Survival of the Prettiest

On Thursday, January 19th, HHS alum Ashley Olafsen (class of 2015) will be visiting the HHS Library to give a reading, and sign copies of her recently published book, Survival of the Prettiest. The event will begin at 2:00pm and all are welcome! There will be a Q&A session as well, during which attendees will have an opportunity to ask Ashley questions about her research and the MOVE organization she co-founded.