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The Library's Indiana Avenue entrance will be closed beginning July 17 as we replace the concrete.
Please use the rear entrance during the duration of the project, which may take 3 weeks or more, weather permitting.
Please use the drive-up book drop in the rear parking lot. The book drop on the front is in the construction zone.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
You can find the 2018 Heritage & Memorial Summer Reading Assignments below.
 Heritage Summer Reading 2018 |
| Memorial Summer Reading 2018 |
Reading for enjoyment is a priceless pastime that people of all ages enjoy. To cultivate this in our students, the TFS English Department will again require Summer Reading for all students. Each student is responsible for reading one book over the summer. The student may choose which book to read from the list below. During the first two weeks of school, English teachers will be giving an in-class response prompt that assesses comprehension of the book. Later in the first two weeks, students may also work on a project that stems from the book's content. Honors and AP students have required reading that differs from those students not enrolled in Honors or AP classes. Teachers have explained and distributed the specific assignments to all students.
All summer reading grades will be included in the first grading period. Students transferring into the district after the end of the first quarter will not be required to take the summer reading assessment/assignment. All transfer students who arrive during the first quarter will be required to complete the assessment and assignment.
The English Department and Library Director came together to select the required books based on Illinois State Library's Read for a Lifetime booklist. We feel they are interesting, insightful, and engaging for teens. Please take a moment to look over the book selections. These books may be found in a variety of locations and students are NOT required to purchase them. The Lansing and Glenwood/Lynwood Libraries both have multiple copies of each title.
Other classes and courses also require summer reading. Please check the complete information on the TF South website http://tfd215.org/south/academics/requiredreadinglists/
The Lansing Public library is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, a program brought to public libraries by Gale, a Cengage company. Part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district, Career Online High School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce. Currently, more than 10% of adults in Lansing, lack a high school degree or equivalent.
“Earning a high school diploma is a life-changing achievement,” said Juan Estrada Head Librarian of Circulation. “By offering Career Online High School, we’re empowering our residents to seek new opportunities and transform their lives.”
“We’re delighted to partner with the Lansing Public Library to offer Career Online High School and give residents access to education and the potential to change their lives,” said Paul Gazzolo, senior vice president and general manager for Gale.
The Lansing Public Library will award scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers. Once enrolled, Career Online High School pairs each student with an Academic Coach, who assists with developing an individual career plan, offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance, and connects the learner with the resources needed to demonstrate mastery of the course material. Classes are supported by board-certified instructors and students have 24/7 access to the online learning platform. Coursework begins in one of eight high-growth, high-demand career fields (across a wide spectrum from child care and education to certified transportation), before progressing to the core academic subjects. Students are able to graduate in as few as six months by transferring in previously earned high school credits but are given up to 18 months to complete the program.
Residents can learn more about Career Online High School at the Lansing Public Library or by visiting http://www.lansingpl.org/cohs
For more information, please contact Juan Estrada, Head Librarian of Circulation at cohs@lansingpl.org
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Why not explore a museum? As of 2:00 p.m on July 18, here's the pass availability. Come check one out with your Lansing Library card!
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The Library's Indiana Avenue entrance will be closed beginning July 17 as we replace the concrete.
Please use the rear entrance during the duration of the project, which may take 3 weeks or more, weather permitting.
Please use the drive-up book ...
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