Clague MS Library Newsletter
QUARTER 1: 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
The library is already in full use with over 1,000 books checked out so far! All students have already visited the library at least once with their classes for book checkout and orientation. But, just as a reminder, here are our checkout policies.
- Books are on loan for 3 weeks
- Students can checkout up to 3 books at a time
- Students can place their own books on hold via Destiny. Click here for directions. on how to hold a book.
- Students can renew books as often as needed assuming no holds are on the book
- We don't charge fines for overdue books, but please do return them as soon as possible
We have 36 students signed up to participate in the 7th grade book bowl program. We will form four teams of students who will meet once a week to read and review three books from October through December, culminating in a quiz bowl in mid-December. Adult volunteers are needed to coach these teams, so if you are available from 8:15-8:40am one day a week on the day of the week of your choosing from now until mid-December, please consider coaching a team. All books and materials are provided! To sign up, please email Mrs. McLean: mcleank@aaps.k12.mi.us
Click on the Clague Middle School Resource Portal below for quick access to reliable resources for research! In this portal you will find free, credible websites that you can use for school projects, research and reading.
Through the Ann Arbor District Library website, you can even get online tutoring and homework help with Brainfuse! "Live expert tutors are available from 2-11 pm every day to assist kindergarteners through adults in math, English, science, social studies, GED prep, college exam and application prep, resume writing, technology skills-building, and more! You can even submit papers for comments before they get turned in for grades. Click to learn more about Brainfuse."-AADL
A Wolf Called Fire
By Roseanne Parry
ANIMAL FICTION
"A wolf cub charts his own path to pack leadership. In this novel based on the life of a real wolf who was brought to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 as part of a conservation project, a young cub named Warm reckons with not being the biggest, strongest, or loudest at howling among his littermates..."--Kirkus Review
A world without summer : a volcano erupts, a creature awakens, and the sun goes out
By Nicholas Day
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
The true story of how a massive catastrophic eruption plunged the world into darkness, altering the global climate and inspiring the likes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein --from the award-winning author of The Mona Lisa Vanishes..--Destiny Discover
Starry, Starry Heist
By K.H. Briner
SCIENCE FICTION
"When a time traveler warns sixth-grade Max that a thief is after Van Gogh's master work, Max must untangle a series of impossible clues in order to save the painting, and, in the process, his mother"--Provided by publisher.
We are constantly growing our collection throughout the year. We encourage students to make book suggestions to ensure that we have the books in the library that you want to check out! Please click on the link below to suggest a physical book to purchase for the Clague Library. You can also fill out a form in the library at the circulation desk.
If you have a suggestion for an ebook or audiobook, please complete this form here to place your Sora purchase request. Thank you for your suggestions!!!
Clague Librarian
Email: mcleank@aaps.k12.mi.us
Website: CMS Library
Location: 2616 Nixon Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-1976