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#SaxonsRead: December 2025
Welcome Winter! Since long before any winter holiday had a name, people have turned to stories to brighten the darker months. Tales shared when it’s cold outside have always brought comfort, connection, and a little spark of hope. This winter break, let your North High Library send a few stories home with you. You can stop by and choose a book from the shelves, or you can order a Winter Reading Grab Bag and receive a collection of books handpicked just for you! Wherever this

Ms. Masters
2 days ago3 min read


#SaxonsRead: November 2025 Newsletter
November is a time to celebrate the history, cultures, and lasting contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples across the United States. This month invites us to learn from Native voices, honor their stories, and recognize their strength and creativity, which continues to shape our communities today. The library acknowledges that North High exists on the ancestral land of the Gabrielino-Tongva people, who continue to call the Los Angeles area home. Our presence here compel

Ms. Masters
Nov 43 min read


#SaxonsRead: October 2025 newsletter
Banned Books Week October 5-11 is a celebration of your freedom to read whatever you choose. Stories let us see new perspectives, imagine different lives, and connect across differences. But every year, people you’ve never met try to take that choice away by banning books from schools and libraries. This week shines a spotlight on those attempts at censorship—and reminds us to defend our right to read, think, and decide for ourselves. Learn more about Banned Books Week on the

Ms. Masters
Oct 62 min read


#SaxonsRead: September 2025 newsletter
Honor and Celebrate Each year from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, we...

Ms. Masters
Sep 113 min read


#SaxonsRead: June 2025 Newsletter
You Belong @ the Library! This month, the library invites you to explore LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives in honor of Pride Month, a time...

Ms. Masters
May 212 min read


#SaxonsRead: May 2025 newsletter
May is a chance to pause and think about mental health—something that affects all of us, whether we talk about it or not. Stress,...

Ms. Masters
Apr 283 min read


#SaxonsRead: April 2025 Newsletter
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to honor the deep history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in the United...

Ms. Masters
Mar 314 min read


Listen to a Book and Conquer the World
Ever wish you could read without actually having to sit down and, you know…turn pages? Good news: audiobooks exist, and they’re basically...

Ms. Masters
Mar 313 min read


#SaxonsRead March 2025 Newsletter
Moving Forward Together! Celebrating Women Who Educate & Inspire March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme, Moving Forward...

Ms. Masters
Feb 274 min read


#SaxonsRead: February 2025 Newsletter
This February, the library proudly celebrates Black History Month and explores this year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor.” From the...

Ms. Masters
Jan 275 min read


#SaxonsRead: January 2025 Newsletter
Best of 2024: This Year's Saxon Favorites Favorite Fiction To learn more about these titles, visit our online catalog . If you sign in,...

Ms. Masters
Dec 30, 20243 min read


Beyond the Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Female Characters Who Matter
Scroll to the bottom for books with complex female characters! Ever noticed a quirky, free-spirited girl in a book, movie, or show who...

Ms. Masters
Dec 2, 20242 min read


#SaxonsRead: December 2024 Newsletter
Winter invites us to slow down, reflect, and find warmth in the things that matter most— stories among them. In the stillness of the...

Ms. Masters
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Book Review: Time travel novels
I fall down rabbit holes very easily. If I read a single book about a topic that really intrigues me, then I'm likely to read every other...

Ms. Masters
Dec 2, 20243 min read


First Chapter Friday: Walking in Two Worlds
Science fiction by Wab Kinew, available in print in the library!

Ms. Masters
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Let’s Talk It Through: Handling Presidential Election Results
Elections bring up big feelings—excitement, confusion, disappointment. However you feel, there’s a way forward. Let’s navigate it together!

Ms. Masters
Nov 6, 20244 min read


#SaxonsRead: November Newsletter
November Is Native American Heritage Month Also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, November is a time to...

Ms. Masters
Oct 31, 20242 min read


#SaxonsRead: October 2024 Newsletter
After School Help For Everyone! Need some help understanding the main concepts of a difficult class? North High students in the...

Ms. Masters
Sep 27, 20243 min read


#SaxonsRead: September 2024 Newsletter
Welcome back, Saxons! As we begin this new school year, we want to remind you that the library is a special place on campus. It's...

Ms. Masters
Aug 30, 20244 min read


#SaxonsRead: June Newsletter
You Belong @ the Library! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, acceptance, and diversity in all its beautiful forms ....

Ms. Masters
May 28, 20245 min read
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