LRC Weekly Update

From history and science to self-improvement and travel, come browse a curated collection of our favorite books guaranteed to inform and inspire.

Spotlight On: The 921 Biographies Section!

We're giving special attention to our 921 Biographies section! These are the fascinating stories of real people—pioneers, artists, leaders, and everyday heroes—who have shaped our world.

• Discover the challenges faced by your favorite figures.

• Gain insight into different eras and cultures.

• Find the motivation to pursue your own dreams!

Find our big spotlight on the wall and then head over to the 921 shelves to find your next great true story!

Get ready for an exciting start to your day! Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 a.m., tune in for a special live stream event.

We'll be reading the beloved classic, Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade! Discover the fascinating story behind the spectacular balloons that soar through the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving.

Set Your Reminder!

• When: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13th

• Time: 10:00 a.m.

• What: Live reading of Balloons Over Broadway

We can't wait to see you there!

We are excited to share a fantastic new resource created by our very own LRC Director!

A special shoutout goes to Melissa Majewski for her incredible work in developing this google website. Her efforts make finding relevant resources on the St. Charles Public Library website easier than ever!

This guide, spearheaded by Melissa, will help you quickly locate:

• Materials for classroom projects.

• Databases perfect for research.

• Information on free programs and events for children and families.

The LRC Directors know the St. Charles Public Library's catalog inside and out and have created direct links and quick tips to save you time when looking for resources to support your students and curriculum.

Chromebook Troubleshooting Tips

Here's a how-to slideshow with some basic troubleshooting tips for chromebooks. It includes information on how to fix a sideways screen, clearing your cache and turning off accessibility mode.

Vivi Updates - Extended Screen

For those who wanted to extend their desktops instead of mirror your screen you now can! Using the desktop vivi app you can set up multiple screens. Here's a quick how-to from microsoft or please reach out to Kristine to help!

YouTube Update

Elementary students cannot access YouTube as of June 2025. While this has its good points it may create a wrinkle in your teaching if you want students to utilize secondary video sources. But fear not! there is a workaround.

If you want to continue to use YouTube videos and have students access them you can embed them in google slides. If you have any questions about how to embed videos in your slides please reach out to Kristine. :)

Daily Sub Tech Capabilities

New this year, daily subs will use a chromebook issued from the LRC. These devices can connect to Vivi using classlink, however, daily subs do not have the ability to print.

They also do not have access to many Classlink and instructional apps. Please keep this in mind when you are planning an absence.

Below is a snapshot of what you're daily substitute will see in classlink.

• Helpdesk Ticket Portal

• Vivi Connect Directions (Windows+K DOES NOT WORK)

• How to Pin a Website to Task Bar

• How to add a printer

• 2025-26 List - D303 Approved Instructional Technology

• SOPPA reference

• Schoology Commitments 25-26

• share your story here - D303 News

• How to import content from old course - Schoology Support