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It's Gonna be May!

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Can you believe we are in May? If you are feeling like you could use a laugh check out this video by The Holderness Family: It's Gonna Be May.

May also brings with it some of our staff members' favorite holiday: May 4th, Star Wars Day. The library community is sharing this awesome Star Wars Choice Board-- check it out for some fun ideas to celebrate!

May the fourth be with you!

Are you feeling stressed or worried about the pandemic? Check out this New York Times event, Teens in Lockdown, where they discussed how young people are managing anxiety, stress and boredom while sheltering in place. The talk includes Lisa Damour, psychologist and columnist for Well, to lead a special Q&A with a group of teenagers. Find the answers you need.

New Resources!

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The Map As History

Check out this new database! It provides access to animated maps to introduce different topics in the study of world history, including ancient Greece, exploration, the history of India and the Cold War. You can find it in your MackinVia account under "databases."

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Reference Point: Exploring Issues

Check out this new database! Reference Point looks at current controversial issues and synthesizes the research to create an easily navigated, informative exploration of the issue. You can find it in your MackinVia account under "databases."

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Ebsco Suite

We now have access to a new suite of databases through Ebsco. All of these databases can be found on our libguide, West Resources. The password can be found on our Schoology page. These new databases include a collegiate level search app, a high school level search app, auto repair databases, AP Newsroom and more!

Opportunities for the Week of 4/26

Author/Artist Engagement Opportunities:

The National Theater Streaming their 2011 Production of Frankenstein from April 30 until May 8: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/nt-at-home-frankenstein?fbclid=IwAR0yxM61aC-cClsIKbVH29r5bDN65r_Embnx_dkbMHm75PDeMKHkNwHDOLM

The Globe Theater Streaming their 2009 Production of Romeo and Juliet until May 3rd: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch/romeo-juliet-2009-youtube-premiere-2020/?fbclid=IwAR25-F0-hriHTsbaNMBa1qg7LqKplWbi3MHzFsXCxHGqg5PuYQEYS4JD0eE

Ongoing: Jason Reynolds presents "Write. Right. Rite." A "Grab the Mic, Tell Your Story" Video Series: https://guides.loc.gov/jason-reynolds/grab-the-mic/wrr

Andrew Lloyd Webber is streaming a new musical starting every Friday. They are available for 48 hours: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

Wednesdays 8PM: Kelly Yang, NYT bestselling author of FRONT DESK, THREE KEYS (2020), PARACHUTES (2020), Winner of the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for Literature, is offering free writing classes for teens online: Instagram Live @kellyyanghk

Daily Drawing Lessons: Graphic Novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) is offering daily drawing lessons on his youtube channel during the closures: https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk

Neal Shustman Short Stories Video Series: He is uploading installments of his short stories on both soundcloud and on his youtube channel. He plans to do two or three a week.

Tuesday at 2 Weekly Webcast Serial with Author Rex Ogle: Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen. https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/quaran-teen?fbclid=IwAR2O3vnGDph7TFBI0zpWlNkcyILTawITo9ZAECDVl9Xl9Qrb6P7StY1kKDo

Patrick Stewart Reading a Shakespeare Sonnet a Day (To keep the doctor away) on his instagram: @sirpatstew (not an author, directly, but it is fun).

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Downingtown West Library

Mrs. Michelle Nass, Librarian

Email: mnass@dasd.org
Website: http://adventuresinlibrary.blogspot.com/
Phone: (610) 269-4400
Twitter: @dwestlibrary

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It's Gonna be May!