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New! BHS Library Newsletter & Podcast on YouTube

Summary: Read the Ballard HS Library Newsletter & Listen to the watch and listen to the Podcast too.

New! Library Newsletter & Podcast

New Library Podcast

  • New! Library Student Podcast: The Podcast on YouTube is specific to requests and interest in what we do in the library. It is a little over 3 minutes and full of great book recommendations and fun.
    • SPILLED THE PLOT… Episode 1: Intro to the Library

October BHS Library Newsletter

New! The Library Newsletter is a mix of what’s to come and what we have going on, the circulation information is a promotion of books and awesome Beaver Readers who sink their teeth into a good book! We are so excited to share what’s been happening in the library, from our recent library orientations to our growing list of student clubs and after-school programs. Check out our circulation stats, top Beaver Readers, upcoming Halloween and Fall events, and details on how to get involved with tutoring, crafts, and community service!
Keep reading- Ms. Chambers & Ms. Jillian

BHS Library Newsletter: Where Beaver Readers sink their teeth info a good book! Beaver reading.
Ms. Chambers BHS Librarian and truck. Ms. Jillian Library Assistant hours.

Happy Fall BeaverReaders! Wow do we have some news to share with you!

Check out our BHS Library Newsletter and all the amazing things happening in our library this month. Looking for community service hours? We’ve got you. Wanna join a book club? We’ve got you. Wanna be part of our new podcast? We’ve got you. Stop on by the library to learn more!

Circulation Stats

  • Library Circulations: 2,572
  • Most Popular: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Toshikazu Kawaguchi), Brave New World (Aldous Huxley), I’m Glad My Mom Died (Jennette McCurdy), Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir), Dungeon Crawler Carl (Matt Dinniman).

Thanks for being part of our journey!

Library Highlights

Students in audience in the library. Book Covers, Crafts on table pumpkins, pens and leaves.
  • Tutoring
    • Stop by after school, free tutoring in the library Monday-Thursday until 5 p.m.
  • Favorite Books
    • All Beaver Readers have attended Library Orientation and shared their favorite books of time.
  • Fall Crafts
    • We are creating fun fall crafts with spooky ghots, creepy bats and festive bookmarks.

Library Clubs

  • Library Leaders
    • Meets Mondays, both lunches, in the library and is about creating good vibes and fun!
  • That Dam Book Club
    • Meets on Tuesdays, both lunches, read whatever you want and help pick books to purchase.
  • Comic Book Club
    • Meets every Wednesday at lunch, in the library, we read on Hoopla so accessible to all!
  • Romance Book Club
    • Meets Fridays at 2nd lunch, we are currently reading Fourth Wing and Pride and Prejudice.

Book Spotlights

  • First Chapter Fridays
    • We are excited to share our First Chapter Friday and Turn the Page Tuesday title. Red Rising and Razorblade Tears. Stop by if you would like to read for these programs.

Community Service Hours

Beaver
  • Beaver Readers can get community service hours in the library before school, at lunch and after school.
  • Please stop by the circulation counter to learn more.

Important Dates

  • Oct. 26: Tricks and Treats
  • Oct. 30: Two Line Scary Stories
  • Nov. 20: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
    • Movie Night after school

Top Beaver Readers

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  • Celeste S. (53)
  • Penny S. (41)
  • Olivia P. (35)
  • Nolan M. (33)
  • Melody J. (27)

View the complete October issue on Instagram. Follow on Instagram @beaverreadersbhs for more Beaver Reader News!


Ballard HS Library Overview
Ballard HS Library Overview

Visit the Library page often for information, resources and updates for all students.

Library Overview & Resources

As of October 25, 2026

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