Book Club Reads A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Let's take a look at a similiar real life case

Adnan Syed

The Case Against Adnan

Black History Month SORA

Book Club Fun 2022-2023

Mr. Stefanidis Eminent Domain

Define Eminent Domain Britannica

Kelo v. New London

The New York Times

New York Case One

New York Case Two

New York Case Three

NovelNY

Welcome Back! Join Book Club 2023-2024

We are back in the building and ready to read! Stop by the library during your lunch period to pick up a Readers Realm Book Club application. Meetings will begin next month. Join to enjoy good books, make new friends and great conversation. Hope to see you soon.

Celebrate Juneteenth All Month Long

Read, learn and celebrate Juneteenth in Sora! Sign-in with your NYCDOE email account and start reading.

Sora

Research Assignment Ms. D'astolfo

You have been tasked to conduct research about a famous Latinx woman. 

These resources will provide you with biographical information about your topic.

Britannica

Gale Academic

The New York Times

NYPL

Book Club Selection The Way I Used to Be

What are some of the similarities between Eden and Daisy?

Daisy

Interview

Charlie

What are some of the similarities between Charlie and Caelin?

Book Club Selection The Way I Used To Be

Today we will view this news clip followed by discussion about how the case relates to the book. 

Daisy

New Library Cards

Welcome to Mylibrarynyc!
Lets get the app!
Get access to music here!

View magazines here!
Lets look at your account here!

Check out Comics and more here!

Browse more available titles here!

More titles here!

Even More here!

Watch Movies here!

Queens Technical High School catalog

Lets sign out a book in SORA here!

Ms. Carey's Argument Assignment

Accessing Resources

Britannica School High

Opposing Viewpoints

ProCon.Org

Gale Academic OneFile

The New York Times

MyBib Create Citation

Book Club 2022-2023

Book Club applications are available for the 2022-2023 school year. Please stop by the library if  you are interested. It's a lot of fun, check out some of the pictures from last year.

Orientation 2023-2024 Welcome to Your School Library!

Library Hours:

Monday thru Friday Periods 1,2,4,5,6,7 and 8

Please come during your lunch or free periods to read, borrow books, use Microsoft Office, play board games, use the Internet for research and for fun.

Borrowing Rules:

Your student ID is your Library Card. You may borrow one book for three weeks, however you may renew and place material on hold. 

Jory

Library Rules:

1. All students must show ID or Library Lunch Pass when entering the library.

2. There is no food, drinks or gum chewing allowed.

3. Students are allowed to play computer games, watch videos and to use your personal devices on mute or with headphones.

*****Note* School work takes priority over other activities on school computers. 

4. Please ask Mrs. Lewis before you print.

5. You must remain in the library the entire period.

Resources:

• Destiny Discover- Access our school catalog including eBooks.
• Databases/Online Encyclopedias
• ProCon.org
  
• Sora- NYCDOE Citywide Digital Library available for all NYCDOE students. Borrow eBooks, AudioBooks and Magazines. 
• Book Club

Microsoft Office Free For All NYCDOE Students

Free and Low Cost Internet

Outside Resources

Queens Public Library No More Fines

Apply for eCard

Brooklyn Public Library

Apply for eCard

NYPL

Apply for eCard

Borrow a tablet or Hotspot at Queens Library

Queens Library Video

Queens Public Library

Breaking News!!! Queens Public Library will no longer charge late fines. They are also clearing all existing late fines on accounts. If you have lost material you must pay, however students can participate in Read Down Your Fees to clear your account. NYPL and Brooklyn Public Library are also no longer charging fines as well. Yay!!!!

Have a Great Summer Reading

Take a book with you everywhere you go this Summer, including but not limited to the beach, the park and your own backyard. Many branches of the Queens Library are now open. You can also explore other reading options including Sora and Destiny which you can use your school email and password to access. 

Stay safe this Summer and read!!!

Instant Summer Reads in Sora

Make sure to log into Sora this Summer for access to instant reads. All you have to do is log in, select a book and start reading all Summer long.

Sora Summer 

Summer Reading at New York Libraries

Participate in this years Summer Reading Teen Video Challenge! You could win a cash prize of $200 and $50 worth of Summer reading material. This competition is open to students ages 13-18, submissions must be received by August 6th, 2021. For more information please visit Summer Reading Challenge.

More June Pride Month Sora Reads

New York Times Summer Reading 2021

The New York Times has released their top ten recommended young adult books for Summer 2021. Remember you have access to The New York Times for free all summer long. Sign in with your NYCDOE email and password.

New York Times Summer 2021 Reads

Fun Friday's Free YouTube Movie

Read the graphic novel Tomb Raider in Sora at the Queens Library. Go on a quest with Lara Croft for the secret to immortality as she fights a lethal new enemy. You can also watch the free Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life movie on YouTube below. 

Tonight you can view a Juneteenth: Together We Triumph- A Soul of a Nation Special Event on ABC from 9pm-11pm. 

Juneteenth ABC Event Special

Celebrate Juneteenth this Weekend

Juneteenth Freedom Festival NYC has partnered with Lunchtable.com to offer a week long celebration.  Register here to enjoy virtual events through Friday June 18th. On Saturday there will be a Block party in Harlem NYC on 129th to culminate the holiday. 

Juneteenth 2021

Sora Pride in June

Juneteenth Brooklyn Public Library

Today, to celebrate and encourage discussion about Juneteenth the Walt Whitman branch of the Brooklyn Library between 10am-2:45pm is providing weekly grab and go kits for children, teens and adults. No registration is required but supplies are limited. 

Juneteenth Grab and Go

You can also check out some of these Juneteenth related reads in Sora.

Book Trailer Crossed by Ally Condie

Fun Fridays Free YouTube Movie Alex Rider Stormbreaker

Stormbreaker is the first book of the Alex Rider series by author Anthony Horowitz. It's about an orphan turned super spy who is trying to save the world one mission at a time. If you like intrigue and adventure give read this book in Sora.  You can also watch the free YouTube movie too!