HARMON MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

RECENTLY REVIEWED BOOKS:

Thin Space, Jody Casella

The Seventh Most Important Thing, Shelley Pearsall

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, Rachel Ignotofsky

The Great War: Stories Inspired by Items From the First World War, Illustrated by Jim Kay

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

The 2023-24 Seventh Grade Book Study winners are: Brian Jack, The Bridge Home, Cracking the Bell, 11 Paper Hearts, The Final Four, Four Found Dead, Greenglass House, Greenwood Gone: Henry's Story, Sunkissed, and Tell Me Three Things. 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 Scholastic Book Fair Dates

There will be a Spring Scholastic Book Fair in 2025.

Makerspace

The Media Center Makerspace has a new project - the popular K'Nex Catapult Challenge. Teams can be one student or groups of 3. See Mrs. Beckstrom for more information.

3D Printer

The 3rd quarter signup for 3D printing is open.  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