Check It Out!

Dear Stinson Community,

Can you believe it’s already March? Spring Break is just around the corner, and I’m already dreaming of long afternoons spent reading under a tree. I hope you’re all looking forward to some well-deserved downtime to dive into a great book just for the fun of it.

Things are buzzing in Library Land this month! We have a packed calendar of events and celebrations, including:

• The Tournament of Books: Our Top 16 most-checked-out titles are facing off in a March Madness bracket! Help us crown this year's champion.

• Women’s History Month: Visit our displays to honor the incredible contributions of women globally.

• Special Events: We are gearing up for the NISD Battle of the Books! Make sure to cheer on our team! The Great Book Giveaway and Spring Book Fair: two opportunities to restock your personal shelves!

It’s going to be a busy, book-filled month. Read on for all the details on how you can get involved!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stafford

It's almost time! Our Spring Book Fair will take place here in the library, March 17-23. Click the picture above to see our Book Fair website, where you can start checking out some of the books that will be available and set up your eWallet.

Parent Volunteers Needed! Click the picture above for a link to our sign up sheet.

This month our themes are Mystery and Women's History Month. Check out the link above for recommendations of exciting mysteries and novels with strong female protagonists.

Who will win the Tournament of Books? 🏆

We’ve taken our top 16 most popular books—ranging from sci-fi to historical fiction—and pitted them against each other in a March Madness-style bracket.

Want to help pick the winner? Click the image above to vote via Google Forms.

Note: You must be logged into your NISD portal to participate. Please read the form instructions carefully before voting!

Click the picture above to view the availability of these titles in our catalog. Most of these books are available on Sora as well.

February was a short month, but we managed to fit in plenty of excitement. Eighth graders used the SIRS Issues Researcher database to conduct research for their argumentative essays. Sixth and Seventh grade ELA classes go to test their knowledge of poetry conventions with a game called Love Song or Literature. ALE students celebrated the kickoff of Read Across America Month with a reading of Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss, and practiced counting with a turtle stacking game.

Visit one of two locations: Brennan HS, Holmes HS.

• Receive a bag of free new and gently used books for each child present while supplies last!

• You do not need to be a resident of Northside.

• Books are available for all school aged students in Pre-K-12th grades, as well as toddlers.

• This event will be held Thursday, April 30th, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Teachers will receive books for a class with a current, valid teacher ID

  • On site after 6:30 p.m.

  • NISD teachers may also leave their name, campus name, and number of bags needed at any time during the distribution, but you must make your request in person at any one of the three distribution locations.

Be sure to check out your Library course tile in Schoology! Inside you will find links to all of our monthly promotions & contests, weekly book talks and trailers, as well as information about digital resources, password, and research help!

Laura Stafford, Librarian

Email: Laura.Stafford@nisd.net
Location: 13200 Skyhawk Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 397-3633 (circulation desk)

(210) 397-3634 (office)