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More great times from AllTAB. Than you @mrschureads.bsky.social for such an engaging presentation! @apslibrarians.bsky.social #allTAB #authorvisit

Wonderful visit from @mrschureads.bsky.social yesterday for AllTAB! Several students have reported today they’ve already finished reading Louder Than Hunger, and they loved it! #allTAB @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Battle of the Books starts next week! Do you recognize any of these books by a closeup of the cover? #battleofthebooks #readMG #youngteenlit #bookcovers #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

That's me! Middle school library assistant who also choreographs our school musicals! On a major streak of only wanting to read creepy/scary these days.

Not only was this great team talented on paper, but musically as well!! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford #blackhistorymonth #authorvisit @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

Yesterday we had a visit from Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. They shared their process on working as an author/illustrator team, and talked about their book Kin. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month! #carolebostonweatherford #jefferybostonweatherford

YouTube video by Arlington Educational Television Honoring Black History Month

As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS

Today marks the first day of Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, with celebrations that continue through March 3. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac.

8th grade book review of a thriller

"I liked it, but it took too long for someone to die"
@apslibrarians.bsky.social #middleschoolbookreview #middleschoollibrary #bookreview

Happy National Girls and Women in Science Day! We are so lucky at Jefferson to have wonderful women teaching science in all 3 grade levels. #bestofthebest #nationalgirlsandwomeninscienceday #womeninSTEAM #science #middleschoollibrary @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social @apsva.us

We got a book returned with a squished Cheeto in the middle.

"Cheetos don't make great bookmarks, use a real bookmark next time."
"My friend was eating Cheetos near my book!"

This child shall now be called Cheeto. Forever.

Oh middle school, you are so wonderful. #middleschoollibrary #studentart #middleschoolart
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Read this book last week from @libro.fm So good! Can't wait to suggest it to my students.

Final results! What are you looking forward to watching on Sunday? #middleschoollibrary #passiveprogram #vote

One day late but that’s ok! Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Come check out some of these great books, all featuring amazing athletes! #middleschoollibrary #nationalgirlsandwomeninsportsday #middleschoolreads #sportsbooks #readYA @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us

In February we honor Black History Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in our community and nationally. 2026 marks 100 years of formally celebrating Black History in the U.S.

Today in TAB, after we did book reviews we made some decorations for Valentine’s Day describing why we love the library. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #middleschoollibrary #middleschoolbookclub #library #bookstagram #APS

Today our 8th graders had visits from high school counselors to begin preparing for next year. Thanks high school counseling teams for coming to get our students ready! @apsva.us

Presenting- things left behind in the library. Single glove, hat, keychain, single earring, pop-it, and a set of nails. #lifeinmiddleschool #middleschoollibrary #lostandfound

Visited Fleet today and we were both in American Girl shirts! What a fun surprise. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #americangirl #mollymcintire

All reading is good reading! Read a magazine, read a pamphlet, read signs wherever you go. Read on Sora, read on Comics Plus!

Staff top picks of 2025! Have you read any of these great books? #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Summer Activities Fair - Arlington Public Schools Home Summer Activities Fair Summer Activities Fair An annual event hosted by Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA), the fair invites all families to explore a wide range of summer opportunities. Save the Date: V...

🌞 Get Excited! The APS Summer Activities Fair is happening next week!
Join us to explore summer programs, camps, and activities for students of all ages!

📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Wakefield High School

🔗 Learn more: www.apsva.us/summer-activities-fair/

In January we honor Muslim American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, culture, and countless contributions of Muslim Americans who enrich our communities and strengthen our nation.

Absolutely, my middle schoolers do. They still find it hilarious.

“I stayed up for five hours last night to finish this!“ Yellowjackets are a big fan of The Naturals series, especially the 8th grader who returned this with such enthusiasm this morning. #middleschoollibrary #readYA #thenaturals #killerinstinct #jenniferlynnbarnes @apslibrarians.bsky.social

So many exciting holidays coming up this winter. Hopefully some snow too! ❄️❄️ #middleschoollibrary #readYA #readMG #JeffersonReads #APS #middleschoolreads #passiveprogram @apslibrarians.bsky.social

Check out this great series we just got in about sports figures in Spanish! @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsva.us #readnonfiction

Happy KNOWvember! Come to the library to check out a great non-fiction book and learn something new. #middleschoollibrary #knowvember #readnonfiction #readYA #readMG @apslibrarians.bsky.social

A collage of twenty-one 2025 middle grade mystery book covers. Books featured include The Tontine Caper, The Treasure of Ocean Parkway, White House Clubhouse: White House Undercover, The Accidental Stowaway, Murder At The Museum, Millie of the Manor, The Secret of Moonrise Manor, The Thirteen Doors of Black House, A Recipe For Trouble, Grady Jones and The Great Detective Game, Agent Cupcake, Windy Creek Stables: Harper and The Horse Show Sabotage, Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave, The Mizzy Mysteries, Death By Whoopee Cushion, Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town, Opal Watson Private Eye, Smoke & Mirrors and Murdle Jr. Sleuth On The Loose.

🔍 60 2025 Middle Grade Mystery and Detective Stories 🔍
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