Teacher Librarians, Ms. Pfeiffer at Howard and Ms. Dyer at Chavez teach students how to be safe while navigating the internet. Students of all ages have access to the internet and with that comes responsibility. Just like we teach students to be safe when they are out in the world, the internet is a world of its own and it's important for students to learn to be safe, responsible, and kind while navigating the world wide web.

By the lesson's end, students pledge to stay safe online by following the procedures outlined in this "We the Digital Citizenship" video. Families can have follow-up conversations with their students using this family activity as a guide.

Teaching digital citizenship lessons is one of the many library lessons teacher librarians at Holt, Howard, and Chavez will bring to students at their schools this year.

Computer Science Education Week provides an opportunity to engage students in learning all about the workings of computers. As stated on the website:

"Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field."

No worries if you don't have any experience teaching computer science. I've got you covered! The Hour of Code is an easy way to get students engaged with virtually no prep on your part. Students LOVE participating in an Hour of Code and it's easy to get started! You can sign up on their website here or skip the sign-up and just follow these steps to get up and running in no time.

Students love the Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen, and Angry Birds puzzles, but just about any puzzle will have them hooked! The Grinch puzzle is always a hit this time of year too!

There are puzzles for all levels, K12, even non-readers! Once students get started, you can use it all year long, and students will love it! If you're on overload and need help, I am happy to visit your class and get students up and running with coding. Email Amy Page (page_a@4j.lane.edu) or schedule a class visit here and I can get your class started.

Check out the choice board below with free Capstone Interactive ebooks and links to activities that engage students in all kinds of making.

December is a great time to hunker down with your favorite tea, a cozy blanket next to the fire (if you have one), and a good book! If you don't have shelves of books at home waiting to be read, Sora is full of awesome, diverse, engaging books for all reading interests! Not one to cozy up with a book, then try an audiobook while you're busy with your hobby, on the road, or tackling those monotonous tasks.

Looking for something to listen to while you're busy preparing for the holidays? Check out this collection of audiobooks for kids and this one for young adults.

Do you prefer fantasy or sci-fi? Or check the always-available collection of comics! There's something for everyone! Check out the full collection here. Log in to Sora with your 4J username and password. Watch this video to learn how to log in.

New Library Survey: Think Big, Think Bold, Think Outside the Book

This summer, Eugene Public Library collected your ideas to help us "craft our next chapter." Now we've shaped that input into a new multiple-choice survey to get a closer read on what's most important to you. What do you want and need most from your library as we plan for the future? More books? More maker spaces? Better parking? Please take our brief survey right now.

Community Celebrations at the Library

¡Celebrando Fiesta! As this year's Fiesta Cultural winds down, celebrate with a casual and fun event for all ages on Thursday, December 22, 5-7 p.m. at the Downtown Library. We'll be spinning Latin records and serving up hot chocolate, pan dulce pastries from a local bakery, and crafts for children.

And to welcome the new year, kids, teens, and family are invited to count down to the moment the clock strikes twelve ... twelve noon, that is! Join our creative party for Noon Year's Eve at the Downtown Library on Saturday, December 31, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Winter Reading with Free eBooks and Audiobooks
If you ask us, there's nothing cozier than curling up with a good read -- in print, onscreen, or out loud. Did you know you can get eBooks and online audiobooks free with your Eugene Public Library card? Your library offers hundreds of thousands of titles for all ages and interests. Enjoy current bestsellers to classics, fiction and nonfiction, and graphic novels and comics, too. Get started: https://www.eugene-or.gov/1006/eBooks-and-Streaming

Check out this awesome resource for digital learning tools! As stated on their site:

"During this 3rd annual fast-paced and fun event, twenty-five Future Ready Librarians shared twenty-five digital tools and how they use them with their students to create amazing experiences in face-to-face, virtual and blended learning. "

Click the image below to view the webinar and here is a link to the slide deck.

Check out the awesome Flip Events coming up that you can view live or on-demand! Joining Flip events live provides the audience with the opportunity to engage with the speaker (they're essentially virtual field trips sponsored by Microsoft with super famous folks).

This month's Virtually Book'd Choice board features multiple copies of all new books for the winter holiday season! Find them all in Sora. Login with 4J username and password. Need a printout of passwords for your class? Reach out to Amy Page and she'll hook you up! If this is too overwhelming, invite Amy Page (page_a@4j.lane.edu) to your class to get your students connected so all students can enjoy these great books!

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