HARMON MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

RECENTLY REVIEWED BOOKS:

The Switch, Roland Smith

Sports Illustrated Kids: The Football Fanbook, Gary Gramling

The Science of Breakable Things, Tae Keller

The Agathas, Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson

The written reviews are posted on the Wall of Review in the Media Center.

The 2022-23 Seventh Grade Book Study winners are: 28 Days, Across the River, Between Two Skies, Falling Short, Genuine Fraud, Going Dark, If He Had Been With Me, Like Spilled Water, Promise Boys, Rebel Spy, We are Not Free, The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, and The Wild Robot Protects. The books are in the Media center. Thank you to the Harmon High PTO for sponsoring this event.

Come and see what is new!

Remember the media center's Follett Shelf eBook Collection or the other websites listed below are also available for student use!

Harmon High PTO Fall Scholastic Book Fair Dates

Kindness Book Fair!

Virtual: Monday, November 6 - Sunday, November 19 

Access: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/harmonmiddleschool

The winners of the Media Center contest "Name a book that has a kindness message" are: 6th grade: Lilly Boyd, Vincent Bucalo, Edson Calzada, Ryanne Long, Bethan Macsurak, Ethan Reid, Jason Soria, Kennedy Ware, & Kiersten Zook; 7th grade: Clay Blazer, Elisha Elliott, Basia Guzy, Bryant Kaluba, Ella Moeski, Angelo Rossi, Dylan Simerton, & Hollynd Spruce; and 8th grade: Alexandria Carlton, Taylor Collins, Ronnie Diegidio, Wyatt Olsen, Caden Peterson, Chase Peterson, Nico Picone, Jay Reid, Julia Roberto, Zander Siegfried, & Jordyn Spruce. Thank you to all who entered.

Makerspace

Listen to the announcements and watch this page for the new Makerspace project!

3D Printer

The sign up for the 2nd quarter for 3D printing is now closed.  Contact Mrs. Beckstrom with any questions.

FOLLETT SHELF eBOOK COLLECTION

If you would like to browse the Harmon eBook collection through the Follett Shelf, email Mrs. Beckstrom at mbeckstrom@aurora-schools.org for further instructions. Thank you to the Aurora Schools Foundation for providing the funds for Harmon's initial eBook collection from Follett Shelf.  

eBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS

• Overdrive/Sora which is listed on the Media Center Homepage above on the right side. Use your school Google account to gain access.
• Follett Destiny Discover is listed on the Media Center Homepage above on the right side. Username: harmon Password: books
• Project Gutenberg                       
• Google Play Books
• Portagelibrary.overdrive.com. This website connects you to the Portage County District Library, which is the Aurora Memorial Library is a part of. 
• Libby:  https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/  This is for the app or try libbyapp.com - Need to enter Portage County District Library for library search.
• Audible: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen  Free 69 eBook titles to choose from, including classics and newer releases.
• Short stories: http://www.bestrobotever.com/ Totally free website. Read the hook and select a short story. Each podcast delivers chapters in 6-9 minute intervals. They are all different and have different topics.

AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Remember the Aurora Memorial Library is also a great source.

BOOK BORROWING POLICY

• Books checked out of the Harmon Media Center have a 2 week loan period (renewable).
• No fines will be charged for returned books.
• Lost or damaged books will incur a charge. A receipt will be given.
• Unpaid bills will follow the student through high school graduation.

DONATE TO OUR MEDIA CENTER

• Consider donating funds to help us buy new books for the enjoyment of Harmon Middle School students.
• All denominations are accepted and appreciated.
• Will also accept selected new/gently used books.
• A bookplate will be prepared for each book noting the donation.

QUESTIONS? 

Mary L. Jurkiewicz Beckstrom

Harmon Media Center

email: mbeckstrom@aurora-schools.org

Phone: 330.954.2229

@MaryBeckstrom