Library Events
On Thursday, December 8th, Glen Meadow Middle School Library hosted a visit from national award-winning fantasy writer Noelle Kalipetis, author of three published fantasy novels. Noelle inspired middle school Language Arts students with her story of graduating Glen Meadow to become the successful author of three published novels. After reading excerpts from her novels, Noelle shared her own touching story of her teenage years in Vernon, her struggles and successes as a young author, and encouraged students to read books from our library, study hard and pursue college.
Spanish language students communicated in real time with the Rotary youth group in Caracas, Venezuela. The library's international Skype hosted students both in South America and Mrs. Bush's classes, to discuss Venezuelan life, culture and education.
Glen Meadow's Library Media Center hosted a Skype virtual visit from renowned Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Eisenberg introduced Mayor Booker and moderated the event, while students themselves address their questions to the mayor. Students directly engaged in a live conversation with the renowned mayor about civics, the importance of education, the value of community service, American History, and African American History Month.
Adam Selzer, author of I Kissed a Zombie And I Liked It, spoke directly with Glen Meadow Library’s student book club via Skype, after we’d finished reading his novel. Recently optioned for a movie by Disney, Selzer’s newest novel, published by Random House, has received glowing reviews, including those from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews. Prior to the live event, students read the novel and blogged their opinions on our library website.
Glen Meadow Middle School students kicked off their library book fair by participating in a live educational event with award-winning singer/songwriter, Taylor Swift. Swift talked with students about the importance of reading and getting good grades, gave a live performance, and answered questions from students online.
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| Glen Meadow students speak in Spanish with the Rotary International Youth Group (Skype held on May 19, 2011) |
Glen Meadow's Library Media Center hosted a Skype virtual visit from renowned Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Eisenberg introduced Mayor Booker and moderated the event, while students themselves address their questions to the mayor. Students directly engaged in a live conversation with the renowned mayor about civics, the importance of education, the value of community service, American History, and African American History Month.
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| Glen Meadow students ask questions to the Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey (Skype held on February 8th, 2011) |
Adam Selzer, author of I Kissed a Zombie And I Liked It, spoke directly with Glen Meadow Library’s student book club via Skype, after we’d finished reading his novel. Recently optioned for a movie by Disney, Selzer’s newest novel, published by Random House, has received glowing reviews, including those from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews. Prior to the live event, students read the novel and blogged their opinions on our library website.
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| Adam Selzer jokes with our library's book club about his career as an author, musician, and amateur Ghostbuster (Skype held on November 16th, 2010) |
Glen Meadow Middle School students kicked off their library book fair by participating in a live educational event with award-winning singer/songwriter, Taylor Swift. Swift talked with students about the importance of reading and getting good grades, gave a live performance, and answered questions from students online.
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| Headline and photo as appeared in the New Jersey Herald, Monday, November 8th Edition. (Skype held on October 27th, 2010) |