Instructables

Are you a DIY type looking for some project inspiration? Check out Instructables for step-by-step project tutorials. Whether it be technology, woodworking, costume design, culinary arts, or traditional crafts, Instructables has a tutorial for you! Spend some time in the makerspace, and try one out!

Next Book Club Meeting

The HHS Book Club is holding their next meeting of the year on Thursday, February 11th from 2:00 - 3:00pm, in the library's seminar room. The group is reading, and will be discussing, A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. New members are always welcome. Happy reading!

February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month! Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. History. For more information, please read here.

HHS Students at LearnLaunch 2016

Several HHS students recently attended the LearnLaunch 2016 "Classrooms of the Future" edtech conference, in which they had a chance to present projects they have been working on in the library makerspace, as well as Mr. Worrell's Smartphone Photography course! Many area schools were in attendance showcasing their own innovative projects - it was great to see and hear what other schools have been up to as well! For more information about the conference, and to see HHS students in action, please click here.

Knitting for Charity @ the Makerspace!

Join Ms. Fournier and Ms. Fairbanks in a "learn-to-knit" workshop and contribute to the Warm Up America foundation. Warm Up America distributes warm blankets to people and charities in need, thanks to the generosity of knitters and crocheters around the country. Don't know how to knit, but want to get involved? Attend the makerspace workshop, and Ms. Fournier and Ms. Fairbanks will teach you! Knit one square, or several!

Already a seasoned knitter, or unable to attend the workshop? Check out some of the Warm Up America brochures and patterns to get involved.

For a recent teen Warm Up America project, read here.

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!