**Alt text:** A November 2026 library newsletter from Central Elementary librarian Mrs. Holt featuring October book recommendations, reading-log and overdue-book reminders, a book fair thank-you, Sora access instructions, and family tips for discussing artificial intelligence and digital citizenship. A cartoon turkey wearing a hat and holding an open book represents the school; small colorful accents decorate the newsletter. ### Full text version **Central Elementary Mrs. Holt November 2026** #### Top Reads of October - Picture Book: *Creepy Carrots!* - Graphic Novel: *Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations* - Chapter Book: *Linked* #### Reminders + Updates **1. Reading Logs** We are SO proud of all of our students who completed their first quarter reading logs. We had nearly 300 students who turned theirs in and participated in our Monster Mash! Students have received their new reading logs for second quarter. Their goal is to read 35 books by December 18th. Keep in mind, every 20 pages of a chapter book counts as one book. **2. Book Fines/Notices** All of our students have began checking out books. If your student hasn’t brought his/her book home lately, they may have lost their books or have fines on their account. You will receive an email on Sundays at 5pm if your child has an overdue book. Overdue books can be returned to the media center. If your child has lost his/her book, please let Mrs. Holt know and she can give you the cost for replacement. #### Note from the Librarian Our Fall Book Fair was a huge success! We sold nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise. Thank you all for coming out and supporting our media center. #### Tech Tip: Sora Our district pays for Sora, an online library filled with books and audiobooks for our students and it’s completely FREE for them to use! To access this, you can download the app or visit the site at soraapp.com. Find our school’s district by typing in Rockingham County Schools. You can then sign in using your child’s school issued email. Their password is their 8-digit birthday. #### Digital Citizenship Tips for Parents Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere – from YouTube recommendations to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. Common Sense Media offers a family-friendly activity guide with simple, hands-on ways to help children understand artificial intelligence (AI), recognize how it impacts everyday life, and learn to use technology safely and responsibly. It’s a great way to spark conversations and explore AI together as a family!

November Library Newsletter

Sara Holt

November 5, 2026

🍂📚 Our November Library Newsletter is here! Check out this month's top reads, important reminders, library updates, tech tips, and ways to help your child explore AI safely. Take a peek and stay up to date with all things happening in our media center! ❤️🖤