October 9, 2010 Dear Jones Students! The eBook Revolution Has Arrived to Jones The JCP Library has acquired a substantial number of eBooks and eAudiobooks for exclusive use by the Jones community. Click to explore the best and newest titles, watch this brief video, and check out a book today! Even more are on the way! “Multi-user titles” can be read by multiple readers at the same time. Read with friends! This document (with video tutorials) provides essential information for accessing the thousands of titles provided to all CPS students and staff. eBooks and eAudiobooks are new to many of us. Let’s figure this out together! HELP ME HELP YOU by reaching out to me if you have any questions or obstacles! A few recommendations: A Black Women's History of the United States by Daina Ramey Berry (eBook OR Audiobook) We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez (eAudiobook ) Girls on the Line by Jennie Liu (eBook) 19 Love Songs by David Leviathan (eBook) Free New York Times Access Almost 250 Jones students and teachers are enjoying complete, ad-free access to The New York Times for free through September 1, 2021. Submit this form to get your free subscription. Within a day or two you will receive an email from the NYT to register and gain access to this valuable service. Chicago Public Library Cards If you have any barrier in getting a Chicago Public Library card or an eCard please fill out this form to receive unique eCard login information that provides access to all online services including Chicago Public Library eBooks, eAudiobooks, and databases through June 30, 2021. No personal info is required to take advantage of this option. KQED Election 2020 Youth Media Screening Celebrate youth voice and civic engagement at this special virtual event on Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm CST. It will feature powerful and diverse student commentaries on the election issues that matter to youth, such as racism, healthcare, wealth inequality, climate change and gun control. The event will feature a conversation with author Jason Reynolds, prolific author and the Library of Congress national ambassador for young people's literature. Register for this free event today! The National Museum of Mexican Art may be closed temporarily, but you can still enjoy a VIRTUAL TOUR of Soló un poco aquí: Day of the Dead and learn about one of Mexico’s most celebrated traditions, el Día de los Muertos. Museum docents guide visitors through the gallery and discuss highlighted works of art from this year’s exhibition. Click here for virtual tour details. Warm wishes to all of you and your families! Mr. Feeley School Librarian [email protected] jcplibrary.weebly.com Click to read current and past library newsletters on the Keeping Up With the Jones Library blog on the library website. Comments are closed.
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