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toc =Destiny= Destiny is our online resource catalog. Students will be using it from grade K to 12. They can search for books and other resources in the library, as well as searching for valid websites. By logging into their accounts, they can even see what books they have checked out!

Click to access Destiny, our online resource catalog =Internet safety= Lessons are delivered to all students in all grades on internet safety, but hopefully all families are discussing rules and guidelines that are comfortable with them. A great place to start is [] There are links to safety tips, advice, news, and resources.

While I do not endorse children under 13 using Facebook, parents may want to consult these resources for their older children. [] includes links to a 34 page article "A Paren't Guide to Facebook" and an interactive feature to help you **set up recommended privacy settings**. I also recommend altering photos so that they are unrecognizable to strangers. A site I like is []

=Access 1,000's of audiobooks at home!= "Borrow" digital files of recorded books from the public library and from the CT State Library system. Download them onto your computer at home. Even transfer them to a portable device! Go to the Stratford Library Website: [] First time users need to download software (it is safe! There have been no reports of viruses in the whole state!) Written directions from Eric Hansen,Electronic Resources Coordinator, iCONN.org Power Point visual directions created by Mrs. Kaluzynski media type="custom" key="7569143"
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=Help Wanted!= Volunteers are still needed in the library! Tasks are available to those with different interests and experiences. The only requirements are a love of children, and a belief in the power libraries can offer them. Having taken over here at Franklin for Mrs. K, I want to continue the work she has done, but can do more with your help. Please contact me if you are considering donating your valuable time. I would love to talk to you! Thank you, Mr. Barlow barlowc@stratfordk12.org