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Have you "checked out" the new library?

Sunday, August 24, 2008    By Emily Brown
The new school year brought Laurens Academy many new changes and improvements. One of the most beneficial changes to the school was the renovation of the Library.
 
The computer lab was moved upstairs, creating much more room for the library, itself, to expand. The extra space came at just the right time. Laurens Academy had 500 books donated from a Christian school that closed down, as well as about 700 other books that needed to be added to the library!
 
In addition to new books and space in the library, there is something else new called The College Corner. The College Corner is located on the back wall of the library and has information on more than 25 state and private schools. More and more information is coming in to the school every day, the College Corner is filled with brochures from the schools, lists of majors and other areas of academics, posters, and ways to visit the colleges.
 
There are also resources for SAT/ACT and financial aid. The College Corner is now an easily accessible place to find information to help students decide on their future! Although the computer lab is now upstairs, there will still be about eight computers in the library for research and ARP testing. 
 
The library doesn't just have resources for the students, though. There is a teacher resource shelf behind the copiers with information for all the teachers. Also, the Young Readers' corner is also a great addition to the library. The Young Readers' corner is for the K4-2nd grade classes and is a comfortable area in the library for them to read their books. Mrs. Finley, says, "Students are already enjoying the openness, friendliness, colorful decorations, and the laid-back environment where everyone feels comfortable studying and reading."  
 
Thank you to everyone who worked hard making the library into what it is now!

Book Fair- A Huge Success

Monday, November 17, 2008    By Emily Brown
The Book Fair this year was a huge success! The total sales were $3,236, a 114% increase over last year. We received almost $400 in FREE books for our library and we also got to keep $752 in profits to use for further improvements and additions. Third grade won $30 in books for the highest sales average, per student. Second grade won $20 and fist grade won $10. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in the Book Fair and helped our Library!

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