Forest North Library Statistics for April

April was a whirlwind of fun in the Forest North Library! Check out these statistics:

Forest North Library Statistics for January

Forest North Library Statistics for December

Forest North Library Statistics for November

Forest North Library Statistics for October

Forest North Library Statistics for September

Staff Book Club Announces February Title

The Forest North staff (and former staff!) met last week to discuss "Elizabeth is Missing" by Emma Healey.  We had a great discussion about aging, the elderly, family dynamics and dementia.

We also announced our February title, which will be "Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll.  We're meeting at the end of the month to discuss that book!

"Luckiest Girl Alive" is the 29th selection of the Forest North staff book club.  We've been meeting since 2011, and were founded by counselor Jill Peyton and myself.  We'll see you at the end of the month!

Forest North Staff Book Club Picks "The Martian" for November 2015

"The Martian" marks our 27th title of the Forest North staff book club!  Think of how we've grown as readers throughout all of these titles!

The FNE Staff Book Club started in 2011.  We read a book each month, chosen by a vote, and meet a staff member's house to discuss it, and announce the next book.  Our November title is "The Martian" by Andy Weir- have you seen the movie starring Matt Damon yet?  I have, and it was awesome!  

The Library is giving away a free paperback copy of "The Martian" for staff members.  To enter the contest, leave a comment about why you love the FNE Staff Book Club- don't forget to put your name so I can enter you into the drawing!  Winner will be drawn at random.

Forest North Staff Book Club Picks "At the Water's Edge" for October 2015

Wow, readers!  This month marks our staff book club's 26th choice.  That's a lot of reading!

The FNE Staff Book Club started in 2011.  We read a book each month, chosen by a vote, and meet a staff member's house to discuss it, and announce the next book.  Our September title is "At the Water's Edge" by Sara Gruen, who is famous for her bestseller "Water for Elephants."  This title was nominated by our substitute principal, Shelly Hohmann.

The Library is giving away a free copy of "At the Water's Edge" for staff members.  To enter the contest, leave a comment about why you love the FNE Staff Book Club- don't forget to put your name so I can enter you into the drawing!  Winner will be drawn at random.

Forest North Staff Book Club Picks "Go Set A Watchman" for September 2015

Wow, readers!  This month marks our staff book club's 25th choice.  That's a lot of reading!

The FNE Staff Book Club started in 2011.  We read a book each month, chosen by a vote, and meet a staff member's house to discuss it, and announce the next book.  Our September title is Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee.  This author is special to me because her other book, To Kill a Mockingbird, is one of my favorites, and I named my daughter Harper in honor of that book! 

The Library is giving away a free copy of Go Set a Watchman for staff members.  To enter the contest, leave a comment with your last name and why you love the FNE Staff Book Club!

Forest North Staff Book Club Picks "The Rocks" for August 2015

The Forest North Staff book club was started in the 2011-2012 school year by Mrs. Fournier & Mrs. Peyton.  We read a book between meetings, voted on by all of us, and meet at a staff member's house to discuss it and announce the next book.  Our August title is The Rocks by Peter Nichols.  We're excited to be meeting at Mrs. Miller's house!

In honor of starting our 4th year of book club at Forest North, I'd love to give away a copy of The Rocks.  To enter, just leave a comment with your last name and why you love the FNE Staff Book Club!

Staffing Changes in the Library!

I'm so excited to announce that we have a new addition to the library staff at Forest North!  I am going to be job-sharing this year with Ginger Young.  I'll be working Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and spending Thursday and Friday at home with my daughter, Harper. Mrs. Young's daughter, AnnaJean, is starting Kindergarten this fall, so she will be joining us as the Thursday and Friday librarian with perfect timing!  Mrs. Young was the Forest North Librarian in the 2007-2008 school year, and served as the Forest North Library Assistant in the 2009-2010 school year, which was my first year as librarian, so we have lots of experience working together and with the Forest North community!  Mrs. Vetter, our trusty Library Assistant, is coming back (hooray!) and will be working half of each school day to provide continuity, as always. 

Please welcome Mrs. Young and thanks for working with us as we figure out how to divide and conquer all of our many responsibilities in the library.  Many thanks to the progressive stance of Round Rock ISD for allowing us to job-share and honoring the commitment we make to our families and motherhood!

Happy New Year from your Friendly Neighborhood Library Staff

Mrs. Vetter & I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year, Eagles!  2015 is going to be the best one yet- see you in a few days!

Team Library 2014

Mrs. Vetter and I are thrilled to be starting a second year as Team Library here at Forest North.  We can't wait to get books in your hands, Eagles!  See you Tuesday, August 26th.