Marshall Library Newsletter 25-26

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.

With the school year ending sooner than before, all student library books are now due. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.

• Keep Reading!
• Explore our Digital Collections, download the apps, and read on Sora or Comics Plus.
• Try Sora for free audiobooks. Perfect for long road trips!
• Read about current events or explore historical news!
• Explore other JMHS Resources online.
• Visit a San Antonio Public Library for books and amazing programs.
• Read, watch, learn, & more with Bexar BiblioTech's Free Digital Resources.

So much to read and learn, the sky's the limit!

Use the checklist above to help you search common hiding places for lost books.

If you find the missing book, turn it into the library and you're good to go (no further action needed)!

If you are still unable to locate your missing library book, contact the librarian to coordinate payment for your lost (or damaged) library book.

All NISD students may participate in the Sora into Summer Reading Program!

The "Sora Sweet Reads" banner on Sora will be available starting May 18. You can CLICK HERE and be guaranteed a book that is ready and available for checkout.

1. Borrow and complete a Sora Sweet read e-book or audiobook
2. Earn the 2026 Sweet Reads badge.
3. Enter the "Sora into Summer" Drawing to Win

Need details on how to participate? Check out the Sora into Summer website for more information.

Need another reason to check out Sora this summer? Join Marshall Library’s Sora Summer: Stay Booked ’26 Reading Challenge! Students and faculty are invited to continue the fun, build their reading streaks, and see how they stack up on the leaderboard—Sora tracks your minutes automatically, so all you have to do is click to join the challenge and start reading!

Scan the QR code to join or click the link: https://bit.ly/jmhs-sora-summer26 and enter the join code: 9BQCJA24.

The challenge runs May 21, 2026 – August 9, 2026.

From June 1 through July 31, readers (High Schoolers that includes you!) can earn a FREE ticket to a Spurs game by completing just 3 books this summer.

How to participate:

1. Read 3 books
2. Complete your reading log
3. Submit your log to receive your free Spurs ticket!

Scan the QR code to sign up today or visit the registration page.

This summer, participate in BiblioTech’s Summer Reading Program by logging your activities for chances to win prizes and BiblioTech SWAG!

• Read – Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary, Hoopla, Biblioboard, and readitfor.me.
• Attend – Join exciting events and programs hosted at BiblioTech branches throughout the summer.
• Explore – Access BiblioTech’s digital resources anytime, anywhere through BiblioTech’s website.

Track your progress using the Trail Tracker and work toward the goal of 250 activities—including books, movies, programs, and presentations. Participants who reach the goal will earn a special goody bag filled with exclusive BiblioTech swag!

Starting June 1st, teens can grab a free t-shirt at all San Antonio Public Library locations! While you're there, don't forget to check out some amazing books for summer reading fun! Visit the San Antonio Public Library website for more information.

Students have free access to Comics Plus, a huge digital library filled with comics, manga, and graphic novels. There are tons of titles to explore, and you can save your favorites to My Shelf for easy reading anytime.

The best part? It’s available 24/7 with unlimited checkouts—no holds, no waiting. Read at school, at home, or wherever you are!

Comics Plus can be found on our library catalog and databases page!

Download the Comics Plus app for easier access available on iOS and Android.

Shoutout to our high school sophomores for leading the way in reading this year with 1,226 books checked out!

The library's total circulation this year was 3,663—way to go, Marshall! Keep turning those pages this summer, and let's strive to beat our record next year!

If you have trouble accessing any career or test prep resources—or are prompted for a username and password—visit the database page and click the first option, “Access Info,” to find login credentials. Make sure you’re signed into your school Google account to view the file.

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

Head to the library during lunch and unwind with:

• Puzzles

• Bracelet making

• Chess and other games

• Coloring and Scratch Art

• NEW 3D Printer

• Reading! Check out our featured reads by the circ desk, plus new books on display

Explore endless resources with our local public libraries: Leon Valley Public Library, San Antonio Public Library (with multiple branches), and Bexar BiblioTech, our all-digital library. From books and ebooks to programs and digital tools, there’s something for everyone!

Missed an issue this year? Catch up anytime! Browse our past newsletters to revisit highlights, updates, and all the great things happening in the Marshall community.

• August/September 2025
• December 2025
• February 2026
• April 2026
• May 2026 (current)

We’d love your ideas! Help us make the library a more engaging and welcoming space by sharing suggestions for activities, programs, guest speakers, games, events, resources, or anything else you’d like to see in the library. Your feedback will help us create experiences that support learning, creativity, and community for all students.