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JMHS Library Newsletter Dec2025

December 9, 2025

JMHS Library Newsletter Dec2025 December 9, 2025
JMHS LibraryNewsletter Dec2025December 9, 2025

December 2025 December 2025

Welcome to the John Marshall High School Library Welcome to the John Marshall High School Library

Welcome to the JMHS Library Newsletter—your gateway to everything happening in our library community! Inside, you’ll find updates on ongoing activities and special events, explore helpful resources like eBooks, research databases, and our online catalog, and discover new books through student and staff recommendations. We’re also sharing ways to connect with local public libraries and partner organizations. Whether you’re here to learn, explore, or simply find your next great read, we’re excited to guide you every step of the way.

Click here to view the JMHS library catalog!

RAM Recommendations & Reviews RAM Recommendations & Reviews

Discover festive book recommendations and reviews shared by one of your classmates and fellow readers!
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Christmas Book Recs!

Looking for a cozy Christmas Classic
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Winter Book Review

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn

Tech-Crafted Winter Ornaments Tech-Crafted Winter Ornaments

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Get creative this season with your very own 3D-printed ornament!

Get Started:

  1. Go to Tinkercad.com on your Chromebook.

  2. Enter our class code: QZC-4V9-N82 to select an ornament and start designing.

Need a hand?
Stop by the library for tips and guidance.

Ready to print?
We’ll help you finalize your design and bring it to life!

Not in the mood for an ornament? Customize a bookmark, ID holder, or create your own unique design.

No printing fees at this time!

"Sleigh" Your Research: Explore Our Databases "Sleigh" Your Research: Explore Our Databases

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Marshall High School Online Resources (Resources)

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View research databases, presentation tools including royalty free music and sound effects, college and career prep materials, and the library's eBook collections!

If you're prompted for a username or password, select the first link, “Access Info,” to view the login credentials. You must be signed in to your student Gmail account to access this information.

Marshall Library's Book Dash Marshall Library's Book Dash

Don't let construction get in your way of a good book!

Learn how to request book deliveries and pickups from your Marshall Library.

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Book Dash: How it Works explained
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Read, Relax, and Create in the Library Read, Relax, and Create in the Library

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Need a Brain Break?

Head to the library during lunch and unwind with:

  • Puzzles

  • Bracelet making

  • Chess and other games

  • Coloring and Scratch Art

  • Reading! Check out our winter reads by the circ desk, plus a festive selection of red and green books displayed on top of the non-fiction shelves.

Winter Break Reading with Sora! Winter Break Reading with Sora!

Sora Flyer for Winter: To our students & Staff, you're earned your break. Enjoy it with Sora!
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Cozy up this holiday season with Sora, and dive into ebooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere—perfect for long car rides or relaxing by the fireplace. Just log in with your school credentials to start exploring a huge collection of titles.


Download the Sora app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or read right in your browser at soraapp.com. Enjoy 24/7 access all break long—because great stories don’t take holidays!

Happy reading and have a wonderful winter break! ❄️📚✨

Library Palooza 2026 is Almost Here! Library Palooza 2026 is Almost Here!

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Save the Date: Library Palooza 2026!

Mark your calendars for Northside ISD’s annual teen author festival—Library Palooza 2026, a free event open to everyone!


📆 Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Brandeis High School 13011 Kyle Seale Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78249


Featuring an incredible lineup of authors:
L.M. Elliott • Huda Fahmy • Chloe Gong • E. Lockhart • Amber McBride • Scott Reintgen
Lunch Guest: Samantha van Leer


Get ready for a full day of panels, signings, and book-loving fun.

Save the date—and stay tuned for more details on the Library Palooza website!

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90 Second Newbery Film Festival

Turn a Newbery-winning book into a full 90-second movie! Students can read, dramatize, and creatively film their favorite stories using video and editing skills. Amazing prizes—up to $1,500—go to school libraries, literacy programs, or nonprofits. Submit your entry by March 20, 2026!


Sponsored by Bexar BiblioTech Public Library

Connect with the San Antonio Public Library! Connect with the San Antonio Public Library!

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SAPL Teen Online Clubs & Activities

For teens ages 13–18 looking for fun, creative, and social online experiences. Join us for clubs, activities, and more!

🌐 mysapl.org/210teenlibrary

📞 210.207.2678
💬 Discord & social: @210teenlibrary

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Teen Time @ Maverick Public Library

Tuesdays | 6–7:45 PM | 8700 Mystic Park

Movies • Games • Crafts • Chill
Every week is something new—come hang out!

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Teen Digital Content Creators Wanted @ SAPL!

Are you 14–18 years old and love social media, music, or online communities? Join the San Antonio Public Library Teen Services team as a Digital Content Creator!

As a volunteer, you can:

  • Create fun and engaging content for Instagram

  • Host Discord clubs for teens

  • Curate awesome Spotify playlists

  • And so much more!

Note: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity—no in-person attendance required.

Requirements:

  • Ages 14–18

  • Complete a volunteer application

Get started today!
More info: guides.mysapl.org/teenvolunteers

Call: 210.207.2678

Help us bring the library to life online—your creativity can make a difference!

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Librarian, Mrs. Baker

Mrs. Baker is our new librarian here at JMHS! She's very excited to be part of the Marshall Ram family, and looks forward to working with the students and faculty and staff!

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Library Assistant, Miss Ashley

Miss Ashley is our Library Assistant here at JMHS. She loves the library, loves reading, and loves being here at JMHS for the past 4 years. She is very well read, so if you're looking for something to check out and don't know what - she's probably got a recommendation for you!

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