WELCOME to the UNDERWOOD LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!
You've come to the right place to learn about our Library Media Center, get information about upcoming events at school and in the community, find quality media resources, and have fun!
Click here to search our Library Media Center collection.
Click here to take a tour of our Library Media Center.
(Use your back arrow to exit the tour.)
CIRCULATION POLICIES
Did you know that Underwood volunteers can check out books from the Library Media Center?
Click here for Volunteer Patron registration.
How many books can I check out at a time?
Kindergarten 2 books
1st grade 2 books
2nd grade 3 books
3rd grade 3 books
4th grade 4 books
5th grade 5 books
Volunteers 5 books
Staff Unlimited
Remember...
- Books are due 2 weeks from check-out date.
- Books may be renewed 1 time.
- Books that are damaged or lost must be paid for in order to continue check-out priveleges.
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Do you know of great upcoming events for Underwood families?
Please send information on UPCOMING EVENTS to Andrea Trowell
RECENT EVENTS
** Coming Soon **
2008-2009 EVENTS
Author CAROL CRANE Spends the Day at Underwood
Ms. Crane, who currently lives in North Carolina, is a historian and journal writer. She has written fourteen ABC or number books, including T is for Tarheel and Wright Numbers. On April 6, she spent the day with Underwood students. She delighted all grade levels with her stories of places that she has visited. Students found it interesting that she has gone to each place that she has written about in her books.
Click here for more information on Carol Crane.
A Visit by Well-known Author MEGHAN MCDONALD
Click below for student reviews of Ms. McDonald's March 20 visit.
Review by Anne Hope, grade 3
Review by Brandon, grade 3
Review by Christopher, grade 3
Review by Lauren, grade 3
Storyteller Donna Washington
Dynamic storyteller Donna Washington returned to Underwood to present a workshop for teachers, followed by two performances for Underwood students. It was an entertaining and literacy-building experience for all!
For more information about Ms. Washington,
visit her website at http://www.dlwstoryteller.com.
Peter Howe Visit
Author Peter Howe visited Underwood GT Magnet on Wednesday October 1, 2008. Mr. Howe was born in London, lived in New York for thirty years, and currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and two dogs. He is a former New York Times Magazine and Life magazine picture editor and is the author of two books on photography: Shooting Under Fire and Paparazzi. His latest novel, Waggit’s Tale, is his first novel for children. It is based on the real life of his dog Roo, whom he found abandoned in Central Park in 1981. Two sequels to Waggit’s Tale are in the works.
Mr. Howe spoke with two groups about his path to becoming a writer. He also shared how the story Waggit’s Tale came to be. Students listened intently while he read an excerpt from his book, and then had an opportunity to ask Mr. Howe questions. They asked not only about the book and its characters, but also about his career as a writer. Mr. Howe’s favorite question was “Do you get paid to write?” He answered by explaining the process through which his draft goes to the publisher, then back and forth to him for editing, then on to be published, and finally marketed and sold. It takes a lot of sales for the money to trickle back to him!
Underwood students and staff enjoyed their time with Mr. Howe. Hearing first hand from a published author certainly encourages meaningful writing, thus inspiring students to write and publish their own work. Thanks to Quail Ridge Books for their help in coordinating this visit! We certainly look forward to author visits in the future!
Click here for more info on Peter Howe and Waggit's Tale.
Media ELECTIVES
Blue Ribbon Books
Computer Keyboarding
Storybook Friends
Super Sleuths
Library Media Center WISH LIST
North Carolina Children's Book Awards - 2010 Nominees
Books by Carol Crane
- Magazine subscriptions - Our State, NC Wildlife, American Girl magazine, Highlights for Kids, National Geographic Kid
Media Center VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are welcome in the Media Center at almost any time. Needs include checking in books, shelving books, pulling books for teachers, and data entry. There is a notebook for volunteers to sign in. This notebook has an updated list of volunteer needs. This is a great place to volunteer before or after other commitments. Stop by any time and we'll put you to work!
Emails sent out for specific needs.
Click here to be added to the list.
Volunteers needed to work with a small group of K - 2 students on a weekly or biweekly basis.
Curriculum, materials, and training provided. No experience necessary.
Click here to request more information.
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Birthday Book Club under construction
Families and friends purchase books to donate to the Media Center in honor of the birthday child.
A fun and meaningful way to honor our students!
Click here to if you are interested in coordinating this program at Underwood.
RESOURCES
**Do you know a helpful resource for Underwood families?
Please send resource information to Andrea Trowell.
QRB is a local independent bookstore located at 3522 Wade Avenue.
If you haven't been, it's a fun place to browse, shop, or to see an author.
These lists include winners and nominees in Picture Book and Junior Book categories.
Lists on this link include Newbery winners and nominees, Caldecott winners and nominees, and many more.
These lists include books, recordings, videos, and software recommended by the American Library Association (ALA).
These lists are based on in-store sales from independent bookstores across America! Updated weekly.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**
We're looking for great websites to share with the Underwood learning community. If you have suggestions, please contact Andrea Trowell at atrowell@wcpss.net.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Andrea Trowell, Media Specialist
atrowell@wcpss.net
919-856-7669 Media Center
Holly Collins, Media Assistant
hcollins@wcpss.net
919-856-7669 Media Center
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