November's New Books

New books have arrived at the HHS Library! Don't have time to stop by and browse? Take a peek at our Pinterest boards to see some of the new titles here. See one you like? Send Mrs. Fournier or Mrs. Belcher an email and reserve your copy. With the long holiday weekend coming up, it's the perfect time to enjoy some new books!

Library Event - 10/22

Celebrate Halloween at the HHS Library on Thursday 10/22 @ 6:45pm with a fun movie night and pumpkin decorating craft! Bring your own pumpkin to decorate, or purchase a mini-pumpkin at the library that evening. Three movies will be screening at the same time: Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and Twilight (it's the 10th anniversary!) - pick your favorite! Snacks will be available for purchase as well. All are welcome!

Monthly Project Series!

In the #DIY spirit, the HHS #Makerspace will be offering a monthly project series. This month's project (10/7 after school) will be a quick craft using some basic supplies. Turn those favorite Instagram photos into gifts for family and friends! With some ceramic tiles and Mod Podge, you can have personalized coasters. Can't make the workshop? Check out this tutorial and try it on your own!

Primary Source YouTube Channel

Primary Source now has their own YouTube channel which includes complete videos of past online seminars they've delivered. As an organization that works to advance global education in schools, Primary Source offers various professional development opportunities and courses for educators, the YouTube videos are just a small sample of what's available. A great resource!

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Check out one of these great YA titles in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month!

"National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. September 15th is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this month.The term Hispanic or Latino refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race" (from YALSA.com).

New HHS Makerspace!

HHS received a grant from the Hopkinton Education Foundation to create a makerspace in the high school library. A makerspace, by definition, is a creative, DIY-space where students can gather to create, invent, learn, and discover, using a variety of materials (OEDB.org). The HHS Library makerspace will eventually contain a 3D printer, sewing machine, arduino and electronic kits, as well as numerous craft supplies.

The new makerspace is located in the former work room of the library, and is open to all students. Staff members also have the option of renting out our moveable storage unit (to arrive soon!) containing many of these supplies, in an effort to bring the "makerspace" movement into the classroom!

As shown below, HHS seniors Mark McCluskey and Billy Allen have already joined the #makermovement with their finger-knitting creations! Join them, and others, in the makerspace, and take on your own #DIY projects! #create #innovate #discover #learn

Image credits: ocm.org, ala.org

"Read" Dating Event at the Hopkinton Public Library

Looking for your next read? Stop by the Hopkinton Public Library Thursday, June 18th for a teen "Read Dating" activity, accompanied by the music of FUZE (band of HHS students Eric Olafsen, Ben Fargiano, Raj Dandekar, and Drew Lane)!

Event Details:

Thursday, June 18th

5:30 - 7:30pm

Free pizza and snacks will be served!

Music by FUZE!

Line up some beach reads for yourself while previewing some new books, enjoying some pizza and snacks, and listening to some great music (in air-conditioned comfort)! All are welcome!