free video editing resource

Popcorn Maker, a tool for enhancing and remixing Web video, holds a lot of potential for educators and librarians.  Linda W. Braun, library consultant and educator, takes the application for a spin in a screencast.  In addition to providing an exciting new option for book reviews, Popcorn Maker could also help librarians curate content.  With a drag-and-drop interface, users can annotate video, pulling in Wikipedia content, images, and Google Maps.  "For school and public librarians, teachers, and parents who work with kids and teens, there are a lot of possibilities," says Braun.

Featured on page 14 of the February 2013 edition of School Library Journal.

middle school book cover winners

First Place Design by Grissel Medina, Grade 6

Second Place Design by Victoria Amaro, Grade 8

Third Place Design by Shelby M.D-Brown, Grade 7

teen book cover winners

First Place Design by Krystal Rothermund, Grade 10

Second Place Design by Margaret Young, Grade 10

Third Place Design by Kira Cortorreal, Grade 9

no more bottles needed

The children's room is happy to report that it has collected enough bottles for upcoming craft programs.  Thanks for your donations!

top children's books of the past 100 years

New York Public Library has unveiled its list of 100 great children's books of the last 100 years.  Among the top picks were Harold and the Purple Crayon, Matilda, and A Wrinkle in Time.  Do you recognize any of your childhood favorites on the list?

musical petting zoo tonight!