B.F. Day Library Purpose Statement
The purpose of the BF Day library program is to cultivate a love of reading and learning; whether for pleasure or knowledge, and to provide our students with the skills and strategies needed to become self-reliant and critical users of information.
LIBRARY NEWS
BF Day Library News 
June 11, 2021
Celebrate Summer with Pride!
June brings two reasons for celebration: the beginning of summer and an opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQ+ staff, students, and families!
Here are a few links to some great books and resources for learning and celebrating Pride Month:
It’s time to return all BF Day Library books:
100% remote students: you’re welcome to return books to our black & yellow return bin just inside the North entrance doors. If the doors are locked, just ring our doorbell and the doors will be unlocked for you.
In-person students: can return books to the North entrance return bin or to their teacher.
Vote for your favorite 2021 WA book award nominees!:
Tuesday, June 15 will be the last day for BF Day students to submit their votes for this year’s WA state book awards. Any student who has read two or more books on each list, and hasn’t already voted, is welcome to submit their vote by clicking on the links below to access our online BF Day voting ballots.
K-3 students have been enjoying titles from the Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book (WCCPBA) list and the OTTER award list .
4-5th students have been enjoying titles from this year’s OTTER and Sasquatch award list.
*Students in K-1st grade classes may have already voted w/their teacher or Mr. Hammer.
Good to Know:
Summer Reading for K – 6: (link)
Five-star recommendations for summer reading adventures, listed by grade-level. Courtesy of SPS librarians. Enjoy!
How To Place a Hold: Video & PDF directions --
Chinese, Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese translations recently added (remember to book mark this link😉)
Library Link: you already have your own account!
Enjoy free access to carefully curated collections of e-books, animated picture books and non-fiction, as well as movies, graphic novels, research databases and much more.
Library Link is a partnership between The Seattle Public Library and Seattle Public Schools. It gives all K -12 students, teachers and staff access to SPL's vast collection of online resources and books using their SPS student or teacher ID numbers -- all SPS students and staff already have accounts created for them., You don't need a SPL library card/account.
Learn all about the wonders of Library Link
*All due dates have been extended. Enjoy your books!
Lost or Damaged Materials
In the event that a library item has been lost or damaged beyond reasonable use, we ask that families PAY for the book or REPLACE it with a new or gently used copy. Most titles cani be found at your favorite local bookstore or online vendor (e.g. Amazon.com).
We do our best to check the library shelves and talk with the student prior to sending out a notice. Your support in helping your child return their library books so that others may enjoy them next year is essential and most appreciated. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. As I tell my students, "working as a team we can solve the problem." Ken Hammer at: kahammer@seattleschools.org
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