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D97 Library News

May 2016

D97 Library NewsMay 2016

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.


We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:

Carolyn Frame: cframe@op97.org

Jeannie Linss: jlinss@op97.org

Important Dates

The Oak Park Public Library will be stopping by each school to promote the summer reading program. The theme this year is Read for the Win! It begins June 1st and ends June 29th. Check out their website for more information.


May 2nd-8th: Children's Book Week.


May 4th: May the Fourth Be With You! Check your school's library catalog for Star Wars books.


May 5th: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo.


May 8th: Mother's Day.


May 28th: National Hamburger Day. Read Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg.


May 30th: Memorial Day. Scroll down to listen to the song Taps.

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

By: Tom Angleberger

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

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Cinco de Mouse-O!

By: Judy Cox

Mouse enjoys the sights and smells of Cinco De Mayo despite being trailed by a determined cat.

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Dinosaur vs. Mommy

By: Bob Shea

Dinosaur spends a day "helping" his mother, from the time he roars to awaken her until their final contest at bedtime.

Taps with lyrics