February 2026 Library Newsletter
Sherrard Junior High School
General Information
- We have a reading challenge for the month of February! The goal for this month is to set your own goal, or choose from a standard goal, and then track your progress. Remember it is a short month, so you can set a shorter goal!
- The library will have a Valentine's Day Craft program during all lunches on Friday, February 13.
- The Teen Advisory Board meets on Fridays before school in the library. Come join us!
- Through the State of Illinois, all residents have access to the Illinois Reliable Information Sources. Link here: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/iris.html There is additional information in the video below, as well.
- 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 Junior High School Library Website!
- If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bennin at benninj@sherrard.us
Illinois Reliable Information Sources Information February 6, 2026 2 39 PM
January 2026 Junior Library Guild Preview Highlights
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of by Raina Telgemeier Anne Drozd
This nonfiction text is based on a museum exhibition from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Anyone who has enjoyed Smile, Drama, or any other graphic novel by Talgemeier, should check this out.
Three Blue Hearts by Lynne Kelly
Max is struggling to live in the shadow of his politician father. When he travels with his mom to get out of the spotlight, he finds a new start when he helps to rescue an octopus. A charming story about finding your own path.
Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein
When two brothers that are opposite have to go on a road trip together and solve puzzles all along route 66 in order to win a million dollar prize, will they succeed, or will another team beat them?