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Two new gorgeous book cover ceiling tiles! Thanks to Ms.Shepardson for supporting the students and these wonderful authors for writing books that inspire them! @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #middleschoollibrary #bookcoverceilingtiles #studentart

Conversations with a 6th grader on a Monday morning. "Ms.Rosegrant! I've been left on the worst cliffhanger! I finished my book on SATURDAY and couldn't get the next one! They have it at the public library but it isn't open on Sunday." Happy we were able to check out the next book for her!

To kick off National Library Week, we're sharing a list of recent victories for the freedom to read and ways you can keep building our movement to protect your rights! Learn more at https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/news/ and https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

Final 2! Which book will take that winner’s spot? Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social or Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming? Make sure to get your vote in before the end of today! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #deathinthejungle #middleschoollibrary

Final 2 books from the left side of bracket! Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Louder Than Hunger by @mrschureads.bsky.social Stay tuned next week to see what books round out our final four. @apslibrarians.bsky.social #battleofthebooks #soulmatch #louderthanhunger

@apsva.us Today is International Read to Me today! A book in hand and children hearing the way it sounds to read aloud are so imporant in developing literacy skills and a love for reading with children.

Yesterday’s votes are in! Moving on are Soulmatch by @rebeccadanzenbaker.bsky.social and Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson. Battles today are Coach vs We Are Big Time, and Louder than Hunger vs When We Ride. Can’t wait to see how these matchups turn out! #battleofthebooks #middleschoollibrary

More great times from AllTAB. Than you @mrschureads.bsky.social for such an engaging presentation! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #allTAB #authorvisit

Wonderful visit from @mrschureads.bsky.social yesterday for AllTAB! Several students have reported today they’ve already finished reading Louder Than Hunger, and they loved it! #allTAB @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Battle of the Books starts next week! Do you recognize any of these books by a closeup of the cover? #battleofthebooks #readMG #youngteenlit #bookcovers #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Not only was this great team talented on paper, but musically as well!! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford #blackhistorymonth #authorvisit @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Yesterday we had a visit from Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. They shared their process on working as an author/illustrator team, and talked about their book Kin. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford

As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS

8th grade book review of a thriller "I liked it, but it took too long for someone to die" @apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoolbookreview #middleschoollibrary #bookreview

Happy National Girls and Women in Science Day! We are so lucky at Jefferson to have wonderful women teaching science in all 3 grade levels. #bestofthebest #nationalgirlsandwomeninscienceday #womeninSTEAM #science #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social @apsva.us

We got a book returned with a squished Cheeto in the middle. "Cheetos don't make great bookmarks, use a real bookmark next time." "My friend was eating Cheetos near my book!" This child shall now be called Cheeto. Forever.

Oh middle school, you are so wonderful. #middleschoollibrary #studentart #middleschoolart @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Read this book last week from @libro.fm So good! Can't wait to suggest it to my students.

Final results! What are you looking forward to watching on Sunday? #middleschoollibrary #passiveprogram #vote

One day late but that’s ok! Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Come check out some of these great books, all featuring amazing athletes! #middleschoollibrary #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #middleschoolreads #sportsbooks #readYA @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Today in TAB, after we did book reviews we made some decorations for Valentine’s Day describing why we love the library. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #middleschoollibrary #middleschoolbookclub #library #bookstagram #APS

Today our 8th graders had visits from high school counselors to begin preparing for next year. Thanks high school counseling teams for coming to get our students ready! @apsva.us

Presenting- things left behind in the library. Single glove, hat, keychain, single earring, pop-it, and a set of nails. #lifeinmiddleschool #middleschoollibrary #lostandfound

Visited Fleet today and we were both in American Girl shirts! What a fun surprise. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #americangirl #mollymcintire

All reading is good reading! Read a magazine, read a pamphlet, read signs wherever you go. Read on Sora, read on Comics Plus!

Staff top picks of 2025! Have you read any of these great books? #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads @apslibrarians.bsky.social

🌞 Get Excited! The APS Summer Activities Fair is happening next week! Join us to explore summer programs, camps, and activities for students of all ages! 📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. 📍 Wakefield High School 🔗 Learn more: www.apsva.us/summer-activities-fair/

“I stayed up for five hours last night to finish this!“ Yellowjackets are a big fan of The Naturals series, especially the 8th grader who returned this with such enthusiasm this morning. #middleschoollibrary #readYA #thenaturals #killerinstinct #jenniferlynnbarnes @apslibrarians.bsky.social

So many exciting holidays coming up this winter. Hopefully some snow too! ❄️❄️ #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #passiveprogram @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Check out this great series we just got in about sports figures in Spanish! @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #readnonfiction

Happy KNOWvember! Come to the library to check out a great non-fiction book and learn something new. #middleschoollibrary #knowvember #readnonfiction #readYA #readMG @apslibrarians.bsky.social

🔍 60 2025 Middle Grade Mystery and Detective Stories 🔍 popgoesthereader.com/60-2025-midd... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit

Thanks for reading 6/7 days a week! ALL reading is great! E-books, audiobooks, print books, magazines (have you looked at the magazines in Sora?), graphic novels, and much more. We love that you read in any way that works for you. #middleschoollibrary #librarydisplay @apslibrarians.bsky.social

First craft lunch of the year! Come join us at lunch on Thursday to make a pipe cleaner bead spider. Can’t wait to see all the creepy crawlies on Thursday. Get your lunch quickly and head up to the library. #middleschoollibrary #craftlunch #morethanbooks @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Not every book is for every reader- and that's ok! A student told me in the funniest way today a book was not for them. "Ms.Rosegrant, I'm pulling the plug, I took out my bookmark, I'm done!" #dnf @apslibrarians.bsky.social #readYA #abookforeveryreader #didnotfinish #readwhatyoulove @apsva.us

SFS I Ss learned about Yuyi Morales new art book “Viva Frida”. Also, Yuyi taught them how to draw una calavera to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month. They enjoyed this interactive activity provided by @jeffersonreads.bsky.social ¡gracias por la ayuda! 🙏🏾🐝✍️🎨 @apsva.us @madameduchaj.bsky.social

It’s Banned Books Week! A time to honor books that challenge ideas and fight censorship. These stories make us think and unite us. What’s your favorite banned book? Tell us below! #BannedBooksWeek #ReadFreely #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi

This is so exciting!

6th grade science starting their first lesson in NoodleTools. Discussing how to find an article of interest to them and how to cite it properly. No plagiarism here! #morethanbooks #middleschoollibrary #citationtools #noodletools #librarylessons #citeyoursources @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Challenge accepted! How many new students can we get signed up for library cards this month? 🎯 Share your display or promo ideas—and tag a librarian to join the fun! https://bit.ly/3BcM6px

Be like Ms.Green! Come color in the library. We will always have coloring and word searches available to do in the library or take with you. Just remember to return the cups of coloring supplies to the desk before you leave. @apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoollibrary #coloring #morethanbooks

Come see our Fall Play! This is an original play written by the students in Act 2 Drama last spring. Performances October 15/16 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. #middleschooltheatre #APSarts

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Come check out some of these great books or ask us in the library for even more suggestions! #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #hispanicheritagemonth #readdiversebooks #readallthebooks @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Hispanic Heritage Month video! Share what tradition, celebration or saying connects you to your culture. Upload here: dropbox.com/request/I5pIwvwzChosmwK2a33I #APSHHM #OneTeamOneAPS