Author Sophie Blackall Visits BFS
Brooklyn illustrator/author Sophie Blackall visited with the Preschool 4s, Lower School 2nd and 3rd grade students, and all Middle School and Upper School students on October 1. She shared her inspiration […]
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Welcome Back!
The Library Crew hope you had a great summer filled with relaxation, exploration and, of course, reading! We are looking forward to a fruitful academic year ahead and to opportunities […]
Summer Reading: PS/LS Edition Part II
In our Part I post, we shared our thoughts on summer reading and introduced the invitation to email photos (or selfies) to librarians to be part of a Summer Reading […]
Summer Reading: PS/LS Edition Part I
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” — Lemony Snicket In the PS/LS Divisions, Summer Reading is meant to be part of a joyful, relaxing summer […]
Get in Touch with Your Inner Poet
It seems like every month there’s something new to celebrate: National Pig Day, International Women’s Day, Go Green Week, Pi Day, and the list goes on! April is no different. Since 1996 […]
And the Winners are…
The Youth Media Awards were announced this morning! The YMAs are like the Oscars or Grammys for the children/young adult book world. Some of the most notable categories include the […]
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is nothing new in education, but it sure is getting a lot of attention. In the BFS Libraries, we frequently discuss and share ideas to inspire critical and […]
Best Books of 2013
It’s a new year and that means new books! Maybe you missed a few great titles from 2013? Well we’ve got you covered. Check out any of these lists to […]
Banned Books Week 2013
Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2013. You can visit the official site as well as the Banned Books Week YouTube channel for more information […]
Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak!
Yesterday would have been Maurice Sendak’s 85th birthday. To celebrate the life and work of the beloved author/illustrator Google created a special doodle for the occasion. Check it out:
Who’s going to put all those books away?
Keep Calm…
It’s that time of year. All library books are due. If you have questions please ask a librarian for help!