Happy Summer and Reading!

Summer is the PERFECT time to find a good book to read!

If your looking for books to read over the summer check out your public library!

Kalona Public Library

Wellman-Scofield Public Library

Get a head start on the Iowa Award books for the 2012-13 school year.  To view a list of the books, click on the links below.

Iowa High School Book Award - a selection of books for high school students, grades 9-12

Iowa Teen Award - a selection of books for teens, grades 6-9

Iowa Children's Choice Award - a selection of books for grades 3-6

Iowa Goldfinch Award - a selection of books for grades K-3

Have a happy summer and keep reading!

Library Materials due May 15th

As the end of the year approaches, it is time to make sure all library materials are returned to the library.  All materials are due May 15th.  Also, please be sure that all library fines are paid by May 15th.

Thank you,

Ms. Kral

Book Trailers

Click on this site for book trailers of the award winning Iowa books.

Created by Jill Besler, Teacher-Librarian at Maquoketa Valley Schools

WE Book Fair = Success!

WE Book FairThe Wellman Elementary book fair was held March 27^th – April 3^rd and was a great success.  There were a lot of books available and students were excited to be able to view and purchase items from the fair.  Total sales for Wellman Elementary were over $4500!  The library is able to keep a percentage of the sales as profit.  The raised funds will go toward new library materials.

Book fairs are a great opportunity for students to access quality resources and promote reading!

Thank you for your support of the library!  We are looking forward to hosting the book fair again next year!

Ms. Kral

Book Fair Luau: It's a Reading Celebration! is coming to WE!

The book fair is coming to Wellman Elementary and we are getting excited!  The Book Fair Luau: It’s a Reading Celebration will be at WE March 27^th – April 3^rd.  Students will have the opportunity to browse and purchase items at the book fair during their library classes.  Parents are also invited to attend the book fair during parent-teacher conferences on March 29^th and April 3^rd.  The book fair will be open during conferences from 4:00 – 8:00.

Not able to make it to the book fair?  Feel free to visit the online book fair at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/wellmanelementaryschool to make your purchases.  The online fair will be open from March 21^st – April 10^th.

Fair attendees can also help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program!

We hope to see you there!  Thank you for your support of the library!

Ms. Kral