Saintly Suggestions

Looking for something to read for the Falcon Fall Reading Contest 2012 that will benefit the whole person, rather than just one part?  Take a look at the following titles we have here at the St. Philip's Library.         1.  Saints and Angels by Claire Llewellyn  A collection of brief profiles and pictures of nearly... Continue Reading →

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Happy All Saints Day!

Thank you, Lord, for the Saints and for the opportunity to become Saints ourselves! St. Philip the Apostle, pray for us! "The church in this great festival honours all the saints reigning together in glory; first, to give thanks to God for the graces and crowns of all his elect: secondly, to excite ourselves to... Continue Reading →

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Batty for Books

First Grade designs bats after reading Bats at the Library by Brian Lies.  Students imagined what it would be like to be a bat in the library.  Would they read or would they play?  First Graders designed bats with books (including call numbers!) that they themselves would enjoy reading if they sneaked into a library... Continue Reading →

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What Viking Would You Be?

Just came across this 2011 book release but thought it'd be great to share in 2012.  Recent movies are making the Norse Viking Myths capture the attention of youth of all ages. Delve into the Norse Myths and exercise your imagination as you read this book! What games will it inspire you to play?

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Happy Year of Faith!

Pope Benedict XVI has declared that Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013 be the Year of Faith. You are summoned to a deeper conversion and a renewal of your faith.  Rediscover Catholicism! What treasures will you uncover? God has opened the door of faith for each one of us and asks us to GO DEEPER!  Some... Continue Reading →

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Book for Your Sweet Tooth

How do you sort your candy?  Do you organize your candy by color, type, least favorite to favorite, or a different method altogether? Harriet's Halloween Candy by Nancy Carlson made second grade think about what they do with their Halloween candy after trick-or-treating. Sorting candy can be very challenging! Whether you share, hide, or eat... Continue Reading →

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Promise Not to Tell?

Good secrets, bad secrets.  Third grade discusses CONFIDENTIALITY after reading The Secret Olivia Told Me by N. Joy Awarded the ALA Coretta Scott King Honor, this book uses striking illustrations and poetry to catch the reader's attention and raise serious questions about secrecy. Does your child know that he or she can confide in you? ... Continue Reading →

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Deeper Look at Destiny Quest

Fifth Grade explored additional features of Destiny Quest today.  Not only does Destiny Quest tell you what books are in and out of the library but also serves as a very useful search engine that students can use for research projects.  "Drag and Drop," used to save resources for future use, intrigued fifth grade. Students... Continue Reading →

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October Book Choices

Get into the October Spirit!  Come see what books the library has featured on this month's junior high display.  The book highlighted for today is... What types of books do you like to read during October?  Please share your suggestions and recommendations with us!  Also, check to see if our library has them available for... Continue Reading →

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Pumpkin Pleaser

Pumpkin Hill gets great giggles from second grade.  Author Elizabeth Spurr uses literary devices, including alliteration and rhyming, to put smiles on her readers' faces and give their tongues a work-out.  The story starts with one pernicious pumpkin that grows "plump, plump and plumper" and ends with the reason for roasting salty seeds on Halloween. ... Continue Reading →

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