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It’s School Library Month, and we’ve sharing cool facts! There are more libraries in the U.S. than Starbucks—but only about 58% of Americans have a library card! At Creswell, we’re beating the odds—100% of our students and staff have library cards! @MNPSLibraries @ITcreswellmnps

Have you signed up to participate in MNPS Pineapple PD? Librarians will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues in their tier level. We hope you will join us!

We have a winner! MNPS students have chosen CRANKY, CRABBY CROW by Corey R. Tabor as the FAVORITE PICTURE BOOK OF 2025! #MNPSReads #MNPSLibraries @metroschools

Get ready to celebrate all of the amazing reading you've done this year! Let's finish strong by logging your reading to earn festive badges throughout the challenge. @metroschools @zoobeanreads #mnpslibraries

November is a season to express gratitude for all the wonderful parts of life. Snuggle up with a book, log your reading on Beanstack, and earn cozy badges all month long. #mnpslibraries #mnpsreads

Happy National Mentoring Day! Today we celebrate our librarian mentors! Your guidance helps others thrive, and the relationships you build create safe, welcoming spaces for growth and lifelong learning. Thank you! @metroschools #mnpslibraries

Julia Green ES had the highest % of completions at 44%, logging 181,681 min and won a cookie party with Tiff's Treats! Congrats to 1280 students who became members of Mr. C's Reading Club and earned 2 tickets to a Vandy game. Over 1 million min were logged during the challenge!

Happy Boss Day! Lindsey, your leadership is inspiring, and your support is truly appreciated — we’re grateful to have you as our boss! @lindskimery @mnpslibraries #mnpslibraries

Spooky season is upon us! October is a time brimming with joy, enchantment, and a bit of mischief. Get set to dance like a monster, indulge in some ghoulish fun, or cozy up with a spine-tingling book. Log your reading and earn badges all month long. @MetroSchools #mnpslibraries

MNPS Elementary Students- Participate in Mr. C's 300-minute reading challenge between September 1-30th and track your progress in Beanstack to earn digital badges along the way! Log into ClassLink, Select Beanstack, Log Minutes, Earn badges and tickets! #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the team, Maya Creamer! Though not new to the Glendale ES community, Maya will be working opposite Becky Hornsby in the library. She is excited to foster a love of reading and learning in students and help them find books they will love! @metroschools #mnpslibraries

Though she is not new to the team, Melissa Williams is joining the Stratford STEM Middle School Library! She is excited for the new challenges of working with an age group that seems to be the "in-between" of just about everything! @metroschools #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the Team, Anna Adams! Anna is the new librarian at JE Moss Elem. She is eager to get to know her students and share the magic of books with them. She wants the library to be the place where students feel valued, represented, and inspired! @metroschools #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the Team, Jana Whittle! Jana will be working in the Waverly Belmont Elementary Library on Wonderful Whittle Wednesdays. She is looking forward to introducing borrowers to new author to read and new books to try! @metroschools @WBESBulldogs @WBE_Library #mnpslibraries

Welcome, Dr. Ginny Britt! Dr. Britt is the new librarian at Eagle View Elementary. She is looking forward to building connections with students and helping them discover books that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning! @metroschools @mnpseagleview #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the team, Courtney Haley! Courtney is the new librarian at Park Avenue Elementary and is looking forward to teaching all of the students! @metroschools @parkAveElemMNPS #mnpslibraries

We are excited to welcome Kiara Wesson, librarian at John Early Middle, to the team! She is most excited about promoting literacy, creating engaging programs, and collaborating with teachers to support student success! @metroschools @johnearlymmm #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the team, Leslie Copen! Though Leslie is not new to the Gower Elementary community, she is new to the librarian role and is looking forward to inspiring teachers and students this year. @metroschools #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the team, Jason Fox, librarian at Thomas Edison Elementary School! Jason is looking forward to watching his students discover the joy of books and reading! @metroschools @thomasedisonES #mnpslibraries

Welcome to the team, Candy Thomas! Candy is the new librarian at Cane Ridge HS. She is looking forward to meeting the students, getting books in their hands, and working with co-librarian, Katie Derrick, who has been so helpful and kind! @metroschools @caneridgeHS #mnpslibraries