April is Arab American Heritage Month
Every April, the U.S. and the North High Library honor the culture and history of Arab Americans. For centuries, Arab Americans have embraced working hard, giving back, and cultivating friendship and community--helping shape this country's history and build its future. Celebrate this month with books by and about Arab American individuals!
Also in April...
The U.S. and the North High Library also recognize April as Autism Acceptance Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
For a list of recommended books on these important topics, visit the Books page of the library's website.
Reading Grab Bags
The library is going to be closed quite a lot during April and May, but you can still get your book fix! Order a mini-library of books chosen just for you by Ms. Masters and they'll be delivered straight to you in class!
National Poetry Month
This month, we celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry! Check our website for recommended novels in verse--that is, whole books written in poetic form--or drop by the library and browse our many, MANY poetry anthologies. Also in the library: instructions and materials for creating poems of your own! Below, find some apps for readers and writers of poetry.
Poemhunter
A portable library of 1.4 million poems. That’s a lot of poetry! available on on both Android and iOS. Free!
Memorize by Heart
Want to memorize a speech, poem, lyrics or scripture? Have a Spanish test coming up? Memorize by Heart is a tool used by professionals that uses memorization techniques for faster and longer-lasting learning. Available on Android and iOS. Basic version is free, but a paid subscription offers more features.
Poetry Magnets
Drag and drop over 3,900 words to create poems, lyrics, and other creative writing projects with this magnetic poetry app for Android.
Poetry Creator is a similar app for Apple users. Both are free!
Create something that you'd like to share? Bring a printed copy to the library or tag @NorthHighLibrary on Instagram and we'll make sure your poem is admired by all!
Library Closures
Because of special events and AP testing, the library will be closed part or all of many days in the upcoming weeks. Please see those dates below so that you can plan ahead and please pay attention to signage in front of the library, which will clearly announce when it is closed.
Even when you can't come in the library, we can usually help you at the textbook window. Don't be afraid to stop and ring the bell, and don't forget that computers and a printer are available in the College & Career Center (room K1).
4/14: Closed at lunch for meeting.
4/17-25: Open for quick business only during Celebration of the Arts. This means you can use the computers and printer, and check books in and out, but the tables and chairs won't be available for hanging out.
4/26: Closed all day for testing.
4/28: Closed at lunch for Key Club event.
5/1-5/12: The library will mostly be closed during this time due to AP testing. If signs say "closed," please do not come in. You can void the test of every person in the room if you enter. That means a lot of angry Saxons!
Book Swap
Bring a favorite book you're willing to part with and trade it for a new read at the swap outside the library on Friday, 4/21!
Return Your Books
This week, Celebration of the Arts kicks off North's end-of-year festivities. If you still have books from the 21/22 school year or before, you won't be able to purchase tickets to many of these exciting events--or even pick up your yearbook.
Please review your library record and start to take care of this task now, before you miss out on any of the fun!
Follow Us
To stay up to date with library news, closures, events, contests, etc, follow us on Instagram @NorthHighLibrary!
Comments