
Lawrence High School Library
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February 2022 Issue #47
Have a free period? Teacher out? Have some work to do? Come visit the Library!
Celebrating African American History Month
Quote of the Month
Agent of Change
Garrett Morgan
With only an elementary school education, Morgan began his career as a sewing-machine mechanic. He went on to patent several inventions, such as a hair straightening product, first traffic signal and what is now known as the gas mask.
Spotlight on A Database
African American History
This wonderful resource includes primary sources, images, videos, timelines, biographies, maps and charts, and more. Users can search for entries by keyword, phrase or browse by topic and by time period.
Places To Find A Good Book!
Peninsula Public Library Website
Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curb side pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com
Find A Book in the LHS Virtual Library, Sora
Use your Google waffle to access Sora!
Epic Reads
Looking for your next great read? Check out Epic Reads. Includes Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
Teachers Corner
Best Funny Short Stories To Teach
I don’t know about you, but I think we could use a chuckle now and then. Here’s a list of funny short stories to use in your classroom when you want to bring a bit of humor to your lesson.
10 Tips for High Schoolers Creating Their First Resumes
Creating your first resume can be intimidating. Here are some resume tips from the experts at Deloitte, to help prepare for future career and college opportunities.
Research
Access Our School Databases for Research
Username: xg39 and Password: nbsls
Fun for Everyone!
Virtual Field Trips
These live and interactive programs led by a museum educator focus on specific topics in Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary lives.
Word of the Day
Learn a new word everyday. Impress your friends & teachers. Improve your vocabulary and SAT/ACT scores.
This Day in History
Encyclopedia Britannica brings you this day in history. Check out the option to find out what happened in history on your birthday or any day!
Questions? Ideas? lvutianitis@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Ms. Vutianitis, LHS Library
Email: lvutianitis@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Location: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY, USA
Phone: 516-295-8015