The Word

We are excited to announce a unique Woodland Hills Interaction Series event happening in a few weeks. Quantum Theatre is staging the North American premiere of the one-man play THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Braddock Carnegie Library in their newly renovated space and the co-author of the play, Marcus Rediker, and the star, Mark Povinelli, will be joining us to meet our students.

It's time to read our One Book, One District pick for 2025 - Nigeria Jones! Free copies of the novel are now available from two of our community partners, C.C. Mellor Memorial Library and the Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale. Stop by and get one today! Sign up at onebookonedistrict.com to receive our newsletter and to learn about events surrounding the book - including a Zoom with the author on March 5!

Our library is lucky to have many dedicated student interns. Let's meet some of them this month!

What are you currently reading?

-I'm currently reading the book OCEAN STATE by Stewart O'Nan.

What special skills have you learned as a library intern?

-I have learned how to genrefy books.

What is your favorite part of being a library intern?

-My favorite part of being a library intern is interacting with my community.

What are you currently reading?

-I am currently reading INTERMEZZO by Sally Rooney.

What special skills have you learned as a library intern?

-I learned how to make a display.

What is your favorite part of being a library intern?

-My favorite part about being an intern is immersing myself in the world of books, and the Woodland Hills library community!

What are you currently reading?

-I am currently reading DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? by Philip K. Dick.

What special skills have you learned as a library intern?

-I have learned how to wrap books in a protective plastic (better than Lucy).

What is your favorite part of being a library intern?

-I love spending time volunteering with my friends.

What are you currently reading?

-I am currently reading the monthly library newsletter THE WORD.

What special skills have you learned as a library intern?

-I have learned organization skills and use my creativity for book displays.

What is your favorite part of being a library intern?

-My favorite part of being an intern is Mr McGuire's attitude.

What happens when two students both want to read A DEATH IN THE FAMILY by James Agee but the school library has only one copy? They learn how to use our remote library locker system, of course!

"Schools with a strong school library program—and a certified school librarian—ensure their students have the best chance to succeed. School libraries are places of opportunity, learning hubs where students use technology and find the latest resources."

Source: American Association of School Libraries.

Kevin McGuire is the Library Media Specialist at Woodland Hills High School.

Email: mcguke@whsd.us
Location: 2550 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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