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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

What Do You Think?

I would like to know from students: what is your favorite thing that we do in the library? What are some things you would like to do?

From parents: What was your favorite part of going to the library when you were young? Do you know how much has changed about coming to the library today? What would you like to see your students doing more of in the library?
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45 comments:

  1. GlendaMarch 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    When I was a child, I loved to go the library and check out books.I remember I read the whole Sue Barton series. There was a book called Pink Maple House that was so good until I found that the last few pages were torn out - I was so upset.

    I always looked forward to going to the library, because our librarian would read a chapter or two from a book and then put it on the shelf and tell us to check it out and read it. I remember The Wheel on the Schoolhouse, Charlotte's Web and Pippi Longstocking were introduced this way.

    I enjoyed the acitivities that she would have for us to do using the card catalogue, too. She would have a type of scavenger hunt. It was fun!

    Glenda Taylor

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    1. Cyndi SummersMarch 7, 2012 at 6:49 PM

      I think I may read The Wheel on the Schoolhouse to my class. Did you know the illustrator was Maurice Sendak?

      Cyndi Summers

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    2. Michelle CastleberryMarch 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      I didn't! I wonder if that was before he began authoring his own books...hmm.

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  2. JamieMarch 6, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    One of my favorite times was when we had quiet reading but we could sit anywhere we wanted. I always chose to lay in the very back by the shelves where no one can find me!!

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  3. Holly PenixMarch 6, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    My favorite memory of the library is getting hooked on the Janette Oke series. We were a small rural school, so my librarian would only get a couple of books at a time. It was so exciting for her to tell me when a new book in the series arrived. She instilled within me the love for reading, and I am still and avid reader today.

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  4. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 7, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    What great stories I am hearing...and wonderful ideas for our Library Media Center. I hope that I can instill a love of reading in our students for a lifetime!

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  5. Mrs. CopplerMarch 7, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    This is so fun! I have never been on a blog before. I am enjoying hearing everyone's comments. I will share my favorite memory soon.

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  6. Jannat SaeedMarch 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    I love your blog. I think it's awesome! I have a feeling many students will have an experiencing day at this blog!! I think it was a great idea of yours to educate many students out in the world by making a blog! I hope many people love this blog as most of the people in this school do! I am very happy to have a teacher like you! By the way your blog looks awesome the way it is decorated with pictures and more!All it takes to get into the world is to learn, and you have perfectly done that by this blog!Your articles are amazing! Mrs.Castleberry there's only one thing I can say! I love your blog!!!

    Love,
    Jannat
    (Mrs. Foxworth fourth grade)
    YOU ROCK!!!

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    1. Angie GoodwillMarch 7, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Dear Jannat,
      I was excited to read your comments. I miss working with you! What are you reading now?

      Love,
      Mrs. Goodwill

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    2. Jannat SaeedMarch 7, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      Dear Mrs.Goodwill,
      Thank you for the comment.I am really happy about your comment. I am now reading a story called "My Brother Martin". I also enjoyed working with you!
      Thank you,
      Jannat
      YOUR AWESOME

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    3. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      Jannat,

      I enjoy working with you so much. You always have wonderful connections and stories that you share in class. I love hearing about your culture and traditions. I think YOU ROCK!

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    4. FRGTRApril 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Dear Mrs. Castleberry, I really can not thank you!! you are so great(: I all ways love everything you say and do!!!!!! I can not ever find a way to thank you!! Somehow YOU really inspire me!!(: You are so amazing at teaching! You are one of the most educative, coolest,kindest and ROCKING person I HAVE EVER MET!

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    5. Jannat SaeedApril 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      SORRY MRS. CASTLEBERRY I WROTE FRGTR INSTEAD OF MY NAME !!!!):

      LOVE,
      JANNAT SAEED

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  7. Angel CoileMarch 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    My favorite memory of the library was seeing what new books had arrived..oh the new adventures my young imagination could have!! I thought it was so great when I was able to be a library aid in the 6th grade!! I still love libraries!!!

    Angel Coile

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  8. hannah dobbsMarch 7, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    I love how we get to read with stuffed animals. It's when I at least get the most peace and quiet, but I would realy love it if we could start doing more activites with you like those almanac and dictionary stuff about our names and who we are. When I was young I loved to go in the kids' sections and get books that I loved to read. Some-times I would like to help my mom find her a good book to read too. I love your new blog. Its awsomwe and cool. You are the coolest libarian that I've ever had.
    Sincerely,
    Hannah

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Hi Hannah!
      I am so glad you liked the project where we completed entries from different reference books about ourselves. That was fun! We certainly will continue to learn more about dictionaries and almanacs, etc. I can help you find a book your mom would like, just let me know what kinds of things she is interested in. See you soon!

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  9. KaylaMarch 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I would like to read with the almanac. We have to do a lot of work. At home I read books. I love your blog. I hope people love your blog. It is cool. What book do you like to read? I like to read Bambi. It is cool. You are smart. My nanny has the same hair style as you. I would like to learn about animals because I am going to a veterinarian. Dogs are my favorite animal.

    Love,
    Kayla



    YOU ROCK

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Hi Kayla!
      My favorite books are by an author named Francine Rivers. My favorite one is called Redeeming Love. I also really enjoyed the Hunger Games series. I am so excited for the movie to come out! I think you would make a great veterinarian! You can do it!

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  10. JaqauariusMarch 7, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I like the SHAMU cam. It is fun to watch the baby otters lay by the mama. It was so cute, and the games are cool. I wish it was Fun Friday, so I could play on the games because I would hurry and eat my food or throw my food away without eating. Oh, the people who were feeding the penguins they were running around in their little room,and the baby whale came out of the water. The sea turtle was so cute I wish I could hold him.I would keep him for my whole life, and the sharks were pretty scary. I like the game in library, and I like the starfall. It is so cool, and thank you for this blog. I would like to get on here again.I hope a lot of kids read your blog.

    Sincerely,
    Jaquarius

    YOU ROCK

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      The SHAMU cam is awesome! I am so glad you got to see the baby whale. It would be cool if you could have a sea turtle as a pet. I hope you would bring him to school to visit :0). Thanks for your kind words about my blog!

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  11. michaelMarch 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    This is a very cool website. I hope you make a lot more than this, and I hope you put more stuff on it. You should look for more live videos on Seaworld. You did a real good job on your website, and when I'm at home I will get on your website, and look at everything on your website. I will also look at what people commented about your website. You are the best libarian in the whole world to me!
    Sincerely,
    Michael

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      I will try to put more and new stuff on here as often as I can. I am so glad you enjoy it. I worked really hard on it. Thank you for you kind words.

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  12. NoeliaMarch 7, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I like that we get to check out books.I think we should get to play games on the computer. Your blog was awesome.The seals were so cute! My favorite whale is a Beluga whale. I loved them!

    Sincerely,
    Noelia

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

      I am very happy to hear you like checking out books. If you ever have any ideas of other books we can get for the library, just let me know. Thank you for posting!

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  13. CassandraMarch 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    I like to check out books. I'm so glad that on my birthday I will be visiting the library for "specials" on Thursday, March 8. You're an amazing and super astonishing media speciecialist/librarian.
    Sincerely,
    Cassandra

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:16 AM

      I hope your birthday was awesome! It was so nice to get to see you that day and tell you Happy Birthday! I am so glad that you enjoy the library books and coming to see me!

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  14. CaelynMarch 7, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    This blog is rocking the pink!!!
    Can't you tell I LOVE PINK!!!
    I like the amazing and cute animals.
    I love every animal.
    Seals are so cute!
    The polar bears look like fuzzy big animals.
    The sharks and bat rays are scary!!!!!!!
    All I can say is your blog is awesome!!!
    Love,
    Caelyn

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      I love pink too! That is why I chose this backgroung! I think it's great how interested you are in animals. Do you think maybe someday you might work at a zoo? I think you would be great at it!

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  15. Jennifer JohnsonMarch 7, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    A blog is a great way to share information and sneak a writing lesson in as well.

    It always made me feel important as a student when my teacher would write comments on my paper. A blog can help you start a dialog with your students. It makes them feel important and valued when their comments and yours to them are published. Keep blogging!

    And by the way, I really like your links. I've added some of them to my web page. Thanks!

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    1. Michelle CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you for the encouragement. One of the reasons I really wanted a blog is because I don't get to see the students very often IN the library, so this does allow me to talk with them more often :). It works great for so many reasons! Thank you for visiting.

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  16. JonahMarch 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    Love your website! Really awesome and I love the Seaworld cam!I like reading.
    Sincerely,
    Jonah

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      Thanks Jonah! I really enjoyed creating it. I am so glad you enjoyed it and that you like to read!

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  17. Matthew A.March 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I think you are the best librarian in the whole wide world!! Also, your blog is so awesome. Your teaching is awesome!! I think your amazing at teaching! You are the funniest librarian teacher I've ever met! Your teaching is really cool!! You are kind- hearted to put a blog on the Internet for the students in the whole community!

    Love,
    Matthew A.

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      I really hope that all the students in the community will use my blog. I would love that! Thank you for all the great things you said. I truly love being a librarian and teaching! See you in the library!

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  18. TimothyMarch 8, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I think the website is cool and good. I like everything on it. It is amazing!!!
    Sincerely,
    Timothy

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      Thank you Timothy! I am so glad that you enjoyed visiting my website. I worked really hard on it so that students could really enjoy it. Thank you for posting your comment :). See you in the library.

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  19. JordanMarch 8, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    I think you keep your room very clean!(:You are a great teacher, and you teach me a lot of stuff in libary! Your blog is really interesting!I hope you stay a libarian forever!I know sometimes we get in trouble,but we should behave because we dont get enough libary time!
    Sincerely,
    Jordan

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      I really do try to keep the library very neat and clean. Since so many people use it, we want to make sure that it stays clean for everyone. I think sometimes we all forget about the rules or want to talk when we shouldn't, but I love having you in the library and we will always work it out. See you soon!

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  20. FaithMarch 8, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Dear Mrs.Castleberry,
    I think you are cool, and I like your website. I think your awesome, and I like your library. I think your library is awesome, and I like the way you teach us. I would like if we could pick a story for you to read to us.
    Sincerely,
    Faith

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you Faith! I really enjoy teaching all of you! I would love for you to pick a book for me to read to your class. Just let me know one you would like. Reading to classes is one of my favorite things to do. See you in the library!

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  21. RussellMarch 8, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Dear Mrs. Castleberry,
    You have the coolest website ever in the world! I can't wait to see you today!My favorite thing to do in the library is everything!! I like the way you teach us!! What I would like to do in the library is free time when we read! Your blog rocks my world! If you ever have a substitute I would feel butterflies in my tummy!! You teach us awesome things. When I checked out your blog it had cool websites on it!!! Your idea of putting a blog on the internet totally ROCKS!! I like the way you dress up. I really liked your family ring!! I really like your blog! I like the way you put pictures on your blog!The first time I met you I had a feeling we would be good friends.I think your blog will educate the whole world! Your an awesome librarian for these years! I think your the best librarian in the whole wide world! I love the way you read stories to us!!! We wouldn't have a school without you! I like the way you change the color of your hair! I love your dresses. They are AWESOME. I love the Funbrain Games! Your the only librarian I can think of. I love the books you pick out for us to read! I learned how to read better with your books this year. I bet the whole wide world will love it, and they will copy you!

    Love,
    Russell
    :)

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM

      Russell, you are so sweet and kind. Thank you for all the wonderful compliments. I hope that my blog can educate a lot of people and I am really glad you enjoyed it. My favorite part is that you have learned to read better because you have checked out books this year and read them. Way to go! I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work! See you in the library!

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  22. Mrs. BoettcherMarch 9, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    During high school and college, I used libraries to study and do research, so I didn't enjoy them as much as I do now. :) I LOVE my local public library, especially when I found out that people could interlibrary loan books, put books on hold, etc. that are on your To-Read list.

    I have to say, I am a bibliophile (book lover), and during our summer vacation from school, I will read nearly a book a day, so I need my local library to keep me stocked up. I enjoy many genres, including autobiography/memoir, classic fiction, personal growth and development, and popular fiction.

    I hope all of you kids keep reading when you grow up. It's a wonderful thing.

    Nikki Boettcher

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    1. Mrs. CastleberryMarch 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM

      It sounds like you should invest in a good eReader. I love my Nook! I am the same way in the summer, and it is so nice to have all my books on one device and then I don't have to carry them all with me :). You can even check out eBooks from the public library.

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