HHS Media Center April 2024 News

Eclipse glasses? We've got 'em. Supplies are limited. You can get a free pair by attending an eclipse event at the library or by visiting an LCPL branch any time and completing a simple safety quiz.

To save your seat at an eclipse event, head to www.lcplin.org/events and search eclipse. Make sure to sign up in advance - these events will fill up quickly!

Safety Tips!

• When you wear your eclipse glasses, press them to your face so that unfiltered sun does not get through to your eyes.
• Only look at the eclipse through the glasses for a few minutes at a time. Take breaks to rest your eyes in between looking at the eclipse through your glasses.
• If you are viewing the eclipse in the path of totality in southern Indiana, you are able to take off your eclipse glasses for a few minutes at the height of totality and look at the sun. If you are viewing the eclipse from here in NWI or anywhere outside the path of totality, DO NOT look at the sun without glasses at any point.
• It's perfectly fine to put eclipse glasses on top of your eyewear (glasses or contact lenses).
• When you're ready to stop looking at the eclipse, turn your gaze away from the sun before taking off your glasses.
• If you would like to view the eclipse through a telescope or camera, you will need to purchase special filters, rather than just using your eclipse glasses.

Check out NASA's Official 2024 Eclipse Page

The AASL efforts for a national School Library Month were spearheaded by Lucille Thomas, chair of the School Library Media Month Committee. Thomas was appointed by President Judy King in 1983. Their work came to fruition on April 1, 1985, when AASL officials, local and national dignitaries got the first School Library Month off to a rousing start with a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol.

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The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) is Ready, Set, Library! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 Honorary Chair.

• Right to Read Day: April 8
• National Library Workers Day: April 9
• National Library Outreach Day: April 10
• Take Action for Libraries Day: April 11

2. Make sure you are in the correct Canvas semester

3. Keep your device in a case to help prevent against damage.

4. Keep your charging port clear of debris.

5. Check your power cord to make sure it is in good working order. We can check it for you if you think it is bad.

6. Stuck on the Chrome screen? Push the refresh button and the power button simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. This should fix the issue.

6. Get a pass to the Media Center so that Media personnel can look at your device.

Here are a few guidelines to follow when visiting the Media Center.

1. STUDENT MUST ENTER THROUGH DOORS ACROSS FROM GUIDANCE AND EXIT THE DOORS INTO GREAT HALL.

2. STUDENTS MUST STAY IN THE MEDIA CENTER UPON ENTERING. USE THE RESTROOM AND EAT YOUR LUNCH PRIOR TO ENTERING. IF YOU LEAVE YOU ARE CANNOT RE-ENTER.

3. THE TALL TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR STUDYING AND QUIET TIME. THE AREA BY THE BEAN BAGS AND SOFT FURNITURE IS FOR QUIET CONVERSATION.

4. PLEASE FIND A SEAT AND TALK AND OR WORK QUIETLY IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

5. SNACKS & BEVERAGES MUST BE EATEN IN THE GREAT HALL ONLY!

• Find a good place to study.
• Minimize distractions.
• Take breaks.
• Space out your studying.
• Set study goals for each session.
• Reward yourself.
• Study with a group.
• Take practice tests.