Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Happy Holidays from the LGHS Library!
The Holiday Season is here! The Los Gatos High School Library is celebrating this joyous time of year with a wonderful display of Holiday cheer! The display includes literary works, fiction and non-fiction, celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and all of the other holidays celebrated worldwide during this time of year!
Some of the titles include:
Silent Night by Stanley Weintraub,
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham,
A Celebration of Customs & Rituals of the World by Robert Ingpen & Philip Wilkinson.
'Tis the season, so check out these books!
Monday, November 16, 2009
The Gift Of Reading!
For the 16th year the LGHS library is participating in the San Jose Mercury News Gift of Reading program.
This drive helps to bring the “wonder of books” to over 80,000 underprivileged children.
Please help us in this great cause by contributing new or “like new” books appropriate for children ages 1 – 17. If you prefer to send a cash donation, the library staff will purchase a book(s) for you. (You can also donate online at http://www.mercurynews.info/gor/ )
Thank you for supporting this great cause and Happy Holidays!
This drive helps to bring the “wonder of books” to over 80,000 underprivileged children.
Please help us in this great cause by contributing new or “like new” books appropriate for children ages 1 – 17. If you prefer to send a cash donation, the library staff will purchase a book(s) for you. (You can also donate online at http://www.mercurynews.info/gor/ )
Thank you for supporting this great cause and Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tutorial Reminders
It is great seeing so many students utilize the resources and comfort of the Los Gatos High School Library during the Tutorial break! However, here are some friendly reminders of Library policies:
During Tutorial, you need to be using the library to do one of the following:
If the Library runs out of a certain textbook, then you can always go to the classroom and use one there. Thanks for your understanding!
Beginning Tuesday September 22,
The Library will only accept ID cards to Borrow Textbooks
So far, this school year has been great! Keep it up Wildcats! :)
During Tutorial, you need to be using the library to do one of the following:
- Do research
- Check-Out a Book
- Work on school work at a Computer or Table
If the Library runs out of a certain textbook, then you can always go to the classroom and use one there. Thanks for your understanding!
Beginning Tuesday September 22,
The Library will only accept ID cards to Borrow Textbooks
So far, this school year has been great! Keep it up Wildcats! :)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tips for Freshman!
Welcome to Los Gatos High School, Freshman Wildcats!
Here are some helpful hints & links:
1. The Los Gatos High School Library is a great place to go during Tutorial, Lunch, whenever, to just unwind and relax while getting your work done or having fun.
2. When writing essays and research projects, you can always find the books and resources necessary to get ahead and on track at the Los Gatos High School Library or Online! @ http://www.lghs.net/library/index.asp
3. The Los Gatos High School Library has all the supplies you need as well as most textbooks in the school curriculum for borrowing while in the Library! Also, there are over 20 computers with internet and printer access, a copy machine, air conditioning, archived articles, magazines, and even yearbooks!
4. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for help! (The Los Gatos High School Library always has someone available)
5. Finally, don't forget to have fun and keep reading! :]
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Here are some helpful hints & links:
1. The Los Gatos High School Library is a great place to go during Tutorial, Lunch, whenever, to just unwind and relax while getting your work done or having fun.
2. When writing essays and research projects, you can always find the books and resources necessary to get ahead and on track at the Los Gatos High School Library or Online! @ http://www.lghs.net/library/index.asp
3. The Los Gatos High School Library has all the supplies you need as well as most textbooks in the school curriculum for borrowing while in the Library! Also, there are over 20 computers with internet and printer access, a copy machine, air conditioning, archived articles, magazines, and even yearbooks!
4. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for help! (The Los Gatos High School Library always has someone available)
5. Finally, don't forget to have fun and keep reading! :]
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Teen Summer Reading Program
The school year may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you have to stop reading!
The Los Gatos Public Library has a free summer reading program for Teens, Tweens, and even Kids! Just sign up online and you can share your opinions and views with other readers your age about the books you have just read. Plus, after reading a certain number of books you receive a $5 gift card! So, check out some books that catch your eye and don't be afraid to get caught reading!
The program runs from May 24th - August 13th
To sign up visit The Los Public Library Summer Reading page: http://califa.evanced.info/losgatos/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=6&PreviewMode=&StyleName=
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Have an amazing summer LG Wildcats! See you next fall!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Movies at the LGHS Library!
Did you know that the Los Gatos High School Library has a vast selection of movies on DVD and VHS?
We carry movies from educational non-fiction films to recent feature films! Here are some of our titles that you might enjoy:
(For the full list, click here)
We carry movies from educational non-fiction films to recent feature films! Here are some of our titles that you might enjoy:
(For the full list, click here)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Faculty Favorites
Everyone has a favorite book, including the faculty of Los Gatos High School! Come see what your teachers and administrators favorite books are at the library's "Faculty Favorites" display! Or, you can check out the list of picks online! (http://www.lghs.net/library/FacultysFavoriteBooks.pdf)
Here are some favorites you might enjoy too:
Ms. Christie "Rebecca" By Daphne Du Maurier
Mr. Downs "Gates of Fire" By Steven Pressfield
Mr. Hammack "Naturalist" By Edward O. Wilson
Mr. Kroesche "Ballad of the Whiskey Robber" By Julian Rubinstein
Ms. L. Smith "Love You Forever" By Robert N. Munsch
Ms. Wehr "East of Eden" By John Steinbeck
Mr. Wong "Soul Mountain"By Gao Xingjian
Here are some favorites you might enjoy too:
Ms. Christie "Rebecca" By Daphne Du Maurier
Mr. Downs "Gates of Fire" By Steven Pressfield
Mr. Hammack "Naturalist" By Edward O. Wilson
Mr. Kroesche "Ballad of the Whiskey Robber" By Julian Rubinstein
Ms. L. Smith "Love You Forever" By Robert N. Munsch
Ms. Wehr "East of Eden" By John Steinbeck
Mr. Wong "Soul Mountain"By Gao Xingjian
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