The Book Fair Is Coming!

The Scholastic "Monster" Book Fair will be set up in the library Monday, December 7th through Friday, December 11th. All proceeds will benefit the library.  Hope to see you there!

Introducing New Database: Britannica ImageQuest

Need images for your report, project, brochure, website, or slide presentation? Howe-Manning has just added a new database to its electronic collection that can help you out! It is called Britannica ImageQuest. This database offers safe access to over 3-million rights-cleared images from the world's leading collections. Britannica ImageQuest offers a convenient go-to site where you do not have to worry about copyright infringement. Share images and/or organize images into albums and store for future use. ImageQuest will also generate citations for images; an important research skill all students need to master!  Britannica ImageQuest may be accessed from the library specialist website. Please see me for log-in information!

Summer Reading and MCBA 2015-2016

The MCBA list of nominated titles is the summer reading list for students entering 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Here is the link to the master list:

MCBA Master List 2015-2016

Click on the book covers below for more information about this year's nominated titles!

Interesting Article!

Here is an article detailing a recent study about how good school library programs make a difference in student achievement!

Washington Study

Howe-Manning Students Visit the Flint!

Every class in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade walked over to visit the Flint Public Library last week!  Students were informed about where to find books for summer reading and also learned about Flint's Summer Reading Program.  Students then had the opportunity to put their new library cards to use to check out books. Make sure to visit the Flint Public Library this summer!

New MCBA Nominees Announced for 2015-2016!

Salem State University recently announced a new list of 25 books nominated to win the Massachusetts Children's Book Award.  Students in grades 4-6 will read from this list throughout the school year.  After reading 5 books from the list, students will be eligible to vote for the winner in March.  We center many fun activities around this list including a raffle!   Please visit the Salem State University website for more information on the MCBA program.

Salem State University MCBA Program

Here is the link to the Master List:   

2015-2016 MCBA Master List

Circulation is on the Rise!

Howe-Manning students and staff have checked-out an astounding 8,032 books this school year!  This number is up by almost 1,000 books when compared to the number of books checked out at the same time last year!  Amazing!  Keep reading everyone!