2nd Graders Get A Visit From Local Librarians

Children's Librarian Morgan Boyle and Library Manager Vianela Rivas visit scholars in Ms. Lennon's Class.

Scholars in 2nd grade received a visit from the librarians at the Washington Heights Branch of the NY public library! Ms. Vianela Rivas (Library Manager) and Ms. Morgan Boyle (Children's Librarian) reminded scholars that the library is a great place to go! "When you go to the library, who do you go with?", asked Ms. Rivas. Many scholars visit with their parents, siblings and even their grandparents. One 2nd grader says he sometimes goes by himself!  Although, that is not recommended, Ms. Rivas told students that the library is a safe place with many great activities, programs, computers and of course...books!

Did you know that children can get their own library card? A parent or guardian does not need to be present for children to receive a  library cards. After signing a child’s application, parents or guardians can determine whether their child may borrow all library materials or only juvenile materials.  Once the application is turned in, children may use the card!  However, parents/guardians are responsible for their childrens’ lost or damaged materials.

Ms. Rivas and Ms. Boyle ended their visit by distributing library card applications and told the scholars that they are invited to visit the library in two weeks where they will get special treatment by having a section of the library all to themselves!  For more information about programs and activities at the Washington Heights Branch, click here! To apply for a library card online (you must be 13 years old or older), click here!

Scholars from class 201 and paraprofessional (top right) Ms. Nuñez pose with Washington Heights Librarians.

3rd Grade Students Visit the Library for Robo-Sauce

Authors Adam Rubin & Daniel Salmieri pose as robots with 3rd grade students at the Washington Heights Library.

Recently, students from 3rd grade classes visited the Washington Heights Branch Library to meet the authors of a new book!  Robo-Sauce is a new book written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri!  During this KidsLIVE! program, students learned about the process used to write the book and got to meet the authors.  "This book talk reinforced what we're doing in the classroom", said Ms. K. Cabral (3rd grade Bilingual Teacher).  "The authors explained the writing process and they were very engaging...the students had a lot of fun".

Special thanks to Amy Chang (Senior Librarian of the NYPL Washington Heights Branch) for the invitation and Penguin Books for providing our scholars with this great opportunity.  After the event, teachers given ten (10) books to take to their classroom!  To see pages of this book, click here!

PS4 Students Visit the Library

Special thanks to Washington Heights Public Library Branch Manager, Vianela Rivas for celebrating Hispanic Heritage with our kindergarten and first grade students!  Everyone listened to stories written by Hispanic authors.  Students that had library cards were able to chose books that they wanted to borrow.  "I had such a good time reading to the students", said Vianela.  "I even sang some songs".

The neighborhood library is very special to our school.  Earlier this year, the PS4 Honor Society and a 5th grade class were invited to join the library  for their grand reopening and centennial celebration!  The renovated branch featured new materials and dedicated spaces for adults, teens, and children, a multipurpose community room, nearly 50 brand-new desktop computers, and more than a dozen laptop computers with Wi-Fi capability!  Click here to see photos and a news report from the event!

Take a look at these photos from a recent visit to the Washington Heights Public Library!

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