E-Books!

Library News | Posted APR 10 2012

E-books are now available for viewing and downloading. Students login with their Kaneland username; password is birthdate in number form...no leading 0's...EXAMPLE

username: 112345

password: 1/3/1998

To access the e-books, login to your library account. Select the "Home" tab. Select "digital resources." Login! We don't have a lot, but more will be coming, so check back often. See Mrs. Ramos for information on downloading an app for the e-books.

Kindles

Library News | Posted MAR 1 2011

The Kindle e-readers have proven very popular! A few reminders to share with your reader: downloading of new materials from the store is not permitted-it's just like i-tunes-someone has to pay for it! Remember that this is a piece of technology equipment-don't take it to lunch. Keep track of it and don't leave it lying on your desk or on the bus.

Thank You!

Library News | Posted NOV 20 2010

PTO recently approved funds to be used to purchase Kindle electronic readers for the library! I was so excited to share this news with a class yesterday. Thank you for your generosity to the library! Be watching this spot for photos of your students using these devices soon.

Book Fair!

Library News | Posted NOV 20 2010

Book Fair is coming soon! This year's book fair will again be an Anderson's fair. Anderson's always provides the best new titles for our students. Please plan to stop in and visit the fair this year. It will be open on Sunday, December 5 during the concerts, but will close at the beginning of the last concert of the day. Please visit between concerts Books make great gifts! The fair will be open for students Dec. 6-10 during the school day. I look forward to seing you there!

2010-11 Incentive

Library News | Posted SEP 10 2010

Our year long reading incentive has begun. In 2009-10, HMS students read over 16,000 books. We want to beat that this year! For every three books that a student reads, a ticket will be awarded. Students should drop their tickets in the designated "bucket" to be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of each month. Prizes include ice cream, slushies, skating, bowling, pizzas, gift cards, and miniature golf.

Special thanks to our sponsors of this incentive: Hill's Store in Kaneville, Paisano's Pizza, Family Fun Center, FunWay, St. Charles Bowl.

Welcome Back

Library News | Posted AUG 18 2010

Welcome back to another exciting year at Harter Middle School! I am so excited about all of the new books and programs planned for this year. Watch this page for announcements of upcoming events!

8th Grade Promotion Night Video

Library News | Posted JUN 2 2010

If you missed seeing the 8th Grade promotion night video, here it is. Thanks to Jin and Sarah C for all of their work putting this together. More »

END OF THE YEAR INFO

Library News | Posted MAY 12 2010

The Library would like to announce the end of the year dates. The last day for book check-out is Wednesday, May 19th. ALL library materials are due on Friday, May 21st. ALL student accounts must be cleared up in order for students to participate in end of the year events. Notices are being e-mailed to teachers daily beginning May 24th. Severely overdue books and outstanding fines are being delivered to students beginning today!

Incoming Student Orientation

Library News | Posted APR 30 2010

This video was created by the HMS News Team to give an overview of our school. They used still images and PhotoStory 3 for this project. More »

Sally Walker visits Harter!

Library News | Posted APR 20 2010

Tuesday, March 23rd, author Sally Walker visited Harter Middle School. During her visit, she held an assembly for each grade level. The topics of discussion were on how to do research, how to write an effective paper, and how the printing process comes together. Students and staff enjoyed the presentations and talked about her visit for weeks. To prepare for her visit, the whole school read and did activities from her book "Written in Bone".

End of the Year information

Library News | Posted APR 20 2010

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to post the end of the year dates for the library.

Last day for book check-out is Wednesday, May 19th

ALL library books are due on Friday, May 21st

Students that have recently had overdue books will be limited to 1 book, unless another is needed for a project.

SPRING BOOK FAIR!!!

Library News | Posted MAR 17 2010

The Anderson's Book Fair Company has just delivered another fabulous selection of books! We have many paperback and bargin books available to our students. Checks should be made payable to: Anderson's Book Fair Company. The book fair is open March 18th through 25th. We will be open during the Science Family Fun Night on Tuesday, March 23rd from 6-7:30 p.m.

An important reminder: students are not allowed to wear jackets, hoodies, or sweatshirts with large pockets into the book fair area. Also, no backpacks or bags are allowed inside the book fair.

Author visit is enjoyed by TEACHERS too!

Library News | Posted FEB 25 2010

Several of our teachers commented on the wonderful visit by Roderick Gordon. Here is a quote from one teacher: "I was thoroughly engaged the entire time, as were most of our kids. I could have listened to more! I hope we have more of these opportunities." We hope Anderson's Book Shop provides more author visits for us in the future. Sally Walker will be coming to Harter the end of March thanks to a grant from the Kaneland Foundation.

One Fine Day Radio Play

Library News | Posted FEB 25 2010

On Wednesday, February 24th, the 8th grade challenge language arts students put on an old-fashioned radio play for their peers. Using their imagination, a few odd props, and the wonders of technology, the students brought to life the day that Orville and Wilbur Wright flew for the very first time.

Read Across America events

Library News | Posted FEB 3 2010

HMS will celebrate Read Across America February 22-25

Beginning Monday, February 1st any books checked out and/or read by HMS students qualifies them to 'build the puzzle'. Fill out a form and turn it into the library to get your puzzle piece. The first grade level to build their puzzle wins! The homeroom from each grade level with the most puzzle pieces will also earn a prize.

Beginning Monday, February 1st students may bring in middle school appropriate books for a book swap! Please see the book swap rules in the library.

All week Seuss trivia and puzzles!

Monday 2/22: Authors Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams will visit the 6th graders.

Wednesday 2/24: 8th grade challenge language arts students will perform a radio play in the LRC.

Thursday 2/25: Students select 'new' books with their Book Swap tickets. More »