December 2025 and January 2026
Library Newsletter for Sherrard Junior High School
General Information
- We have a reading challenge for the month of December! The goal for this month is to read 5 hours during the month of December. The tracking form is in the library classroom.
- The library will have a relax day during all lunches on Thursday, December 11.
- The January reading Challenge will be a set your own reading goal challenge - you will be able to set your goal, and then use a tracking form to keep track of your progress!
- The Teen Advisory Board meets on Fridays before school in the library. Come join us!
- The Sherrard Public Library has a lot of great programs. You can always check out their program page for everything on offer. Program page link The New Windsor and Viola Public libraries also serve our district and have programming to check out!
- Additional resources can always be found on the High School Library Website!
- If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bennin at benninj@sherrard.us
Veterans Day Recap
Thank you so much to all of the students and staff that allowed the reception in the library on Veterans Day to go so smoothly! It was truly a community effort, and so many students and staff members helped with set up. It was wonderful to see so many Veterans at the reception, and to be able to thank them for their service!
Math Collaboration
We did a collaboration with the math department this month, asking students the question , "What is your favorite reading format?" with 169 students responding, we had the following results - 95 students chose print books, 43 students responded graphic novels/comic books, 25 students chose audiobooks, and 6 students said ebooks. The results can be seen on the new bulletin board in the library. Thanks to the Math Department for giving the survey in class!
November 2025 Junior Library Guild Preview Highlights
The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell
Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? by Katie Kennedy
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang by Stan Yan
December 2025 Junior Library Guild Preview Highlights
Zeyna Lost and Found by Shafaq Khan
Set in 1970 London, this Zeyna Aktar wants to be a detective when she grows up. However, she is bullied at school, and when her parents disappear, can she solve the mystery?
How the Ghost Army Hoodwinked Hitler by Rebecca Siegel
During World War II, a team of American Soldiers used stagecraft and deceit to fool Hitler. To find out how they did it, and why, check out this nonfiction volume today!
My Sister the Werebeast by Alina Tysoe
This graphic novel follows sisters Mira and Rosie, as they try to care for their baby sister, Peanut. However, when Peanut’s powers might be too much, how will they cope?