National Library Week 2025 by Liz von Nagy https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw Help us celebration National Library Week 2025! What draws you to the library? Share a memory or shoutout! en-us 2025-03-17 15:29:18 UTC 2025-04-07 15:46:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f4da.png Caitlin Classen and Helen Donahey https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3371825572 Thanks for running an amazing, vibrant library. Our students and teachers at ADL are lucky to have such a welcoming space to enjoy.

]]> 2025-03-18 19:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3371825572 Beth Shelley afeller8 https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3371912846 is truly exceptional! Nearly every student considers her their favorite, a testament to the genuine care and strong relationships she has built with students. Westford is fortunate to have a compassionate and inspiring librarian who not only enriches the community but also sparks a love of reading in students! Thank you!

]]> 2025-03-18 21:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3371912846 Beth Shelley https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372024982 is truly amazing! She always seems to know exactly what books each student will enjoy and makes sure there’s a wide variety of genres for everyone to choose from. Beth is incredibly supportive, helping me and the class find the perfect books and resources for all of our projects. We’re so lucky to have her!!

]]> 2025-03-19 00:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372024982 Caitlin and Hellen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372980252 You are amazing and our students are so lucky to have you. Your care for our students and what they need is beyond inspirational. You always know what book each student would enjoy and you both are so knowledgeable. You make the library a warm and enjoyable space. ADL is so lucky to have both of you.

]]> 2025-03-19 11:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372980252 Beth Shelley https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372988333 our library is a truly wonderful place to be. Ms. Shelly's care she puts into the space and our students is something to be admired. Westford is truly lucky to have her and her commitment to each student to find just the right book that fits their personality or interest. Thank you for all you do.

]]> 2025-03-19 11:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3372988333 Caitlin and Helen metupaj https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373007686 Caitlin and Helen make everyone feel welcome and meet the needs of ALL our students and staff, whether they consider themselves readers or not. They provide excellent book recommendations, curate the collection we have with care, and interact well with staff and students. Our library is a central location in our school for conversation, a comfortable spot to read, quiet, lunch, snacks, games, meetings, zoom calls, parties, and so much more. Thank you for all you do for everyone in our building.

]]> 2025-03-19 12:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373007686 Caitlin & Helen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373074316 Thank you for providing a safe, warm, and hilarious space for our students to enjoy. Our kiddos and staff are so lucky to you both.

]]> 2025-03-19 12:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373074316 Caitlin and Helen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373122023 You are the farmers, the sowers, the planters, the sunshine, and the compost. thank you for all that you do to grow our thinkers:)

]]> 2025-03-19 13:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373122023 Caitlin & Helen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373133629 Thank you for all you do! You have made the ADL library the most popular and beloved space for both students and staff. We are so lucky to have you both!

]]> 2025-03-19 13:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373133629 Amanda Biggs and Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373158488 You are amazing! You take the time to get to know students and figure out ways to engage them in reading. When a book on a topic is needed, your knowledge of the catalog and recommendations are top notch. Thanks for all you do!

]]> 2025-03-19 13:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373158488 Caitlin and Helen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373212138 You both are so amazing! Thank you for creating a beautiful space to cultivate the love of reading!

]]> 2025-03-19 14:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373212138 Caitlin Classen & Helen Donahey bedwards72 https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373299863 ADL has an amazing library! Thanks to these two amazing hard working, kind, generous people. Thank you for all you do for ADL and our students. We love you both!

]]> 2025-03-19 15:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373299863 Amanda Biggs and Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373373841 The school wouldn't be the same without your kindness and bright smiles! Thank you for EVERYTHING you do! You really know the students so well, and they always come back from the library happy.

]]> 2025-03-19 16:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373373841 Amanda Biggs and Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373489904 You both are so wonderful and our students/staff are so lucky to have you! Students are always excited to go to library class and I know for a fact that students are always wanting to drop by during the day to grab a new book or say hi. Their engagement and love for reading is a testament to how good of a job you are doing. Thank you for all that you do!

]]> 2025-03-19 17:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373489904 Jenny Hamilton https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373517316 Jenny is a wonderful librarian and an invaluable resource for Summit Street School! We are so thankful for all the support and dedication she brings to our school community. We truly appreciate everything she does!

]]> 2025-03-19 17:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373517316 Amanda and Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373520947 Thank you for being willing to listen to and help students at any point throughout the day, as well as doing the same for staff. Any time I inquire about a book resource for a holiday or teaching topic, you quickly have suggestions or deliver the necessary materials. You are both very thoughtful and patient in your approach to students and staff alike!

]]> 2025-03-19 17:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373520947 Amanda Biggs and Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373559464 Thank you for making the library such an amazing space for students and adults. You bring books to life for our students and make reading fun!! We are lucky to have you at FMS!

]]> 2025-03-19 18:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373559464 Caitlin Classen & Helen Donahey https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373584035 We are so lucky to have you both at ADL! Your kindness, generosity, empathy, inclusion...the list goes on and on! I love seeing students get excited about books, tiny furniture, games (like Mahjong), ducks, mints. You have built such a special place for our students. You both are truly so generous and incredible with all that you do. Thank you!

]]> 2025-03-19 18:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373584035 Amanda & Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373600017 2025-03-19 18:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373600017 Amanda and Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373621298 The two of you rock and make the library a place where we all - students and staff - feel comfortable and welcome! Thank you for everything!!!

]]> 2025-03-19 19:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373621298 Amanda and Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373980487 The FMS community is grateful and fortunate to have such a kind, caring, and welcoming space in our school library. The impact Amanda and Keri have with students is evident in the mass number of students frequenting the space and the loads of books they borrow, read and return. Amanda shares fantastic titles with students and staff alike and goes above and beyond to help secure books to support our curriculum and student interests. Thank you for all you do to foster lifelong learners and readers!

]]> 2025-03-20 01:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3373980487 Amanda & Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374820354 You both make the library such a calm and inviting space for the entire FMS community. You are always so accommodating when a student needs a quiet place to take an assessment or even just take a quick little break. I am grateful for and appreciate you both!

]]> 2025-03-20 11:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374820354 Amanda Biggs & Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374866385 The Founders library is the heart of our school! Students are constantly visiting to return, check out or browse the newest selections. Mrs. Biggs & Mrs. Pike foster a caring & calming learning space. Our students are free to explore their interests and are encouraged to grow their love of reading! I hear Founders has a yearly check out of 30k books! Wow! Amanda and Keri go above and beyond for Founders and we very much appreciate them!

]]> 2025-03-20 12:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374866385 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374934766 Susie is such a wonderful librarian! Her excitement for books and helping children develop their love of reading brings such joy to her space. She goes above and beyond to seek out books that others are looking to read.

]]> 2025-03-20 13:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374934766 Caitlin and Helen https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374935806 You are both amazing! We are so lucky to have you both in our school community. Thank you for all that you do for us!

]]> 2025-03-20 13:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374935806 Amanda Biggs & Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374980722 Amanda and Keri always go above and beyond in everything they do. They make the library a magical place where all students and staff are welcome. You two are the best!

]]> 2025-03-20 13:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3374980722 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375027185 Always excited to bring new activities, learning, and resources to our community. Susie helps out in so many different ways throughout our school. She's the best!!

]]> 2025-03-20 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375027185 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375031262 Susie, Sending love and appreciation your way from your PreK friends! We love library days! Thank you for all that you do! :)

]]> 2025-03-20 14:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375031262 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375094427 Hiawatha won the librarian lottery when we got Susie as our librarian and beloved Hiawatha staff member. Susie is always looking for meaningful ways to connect with our students and our staff. Additionally, she seeks out new opportunities for our eager learners. Susie, you are so appreciated and loved.

]]> 2025-03-20 14:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375094427 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375168566 Susie goes to great lengths to support students and teachers! From collaborative projects like our Design Thinking Project to enrichment groups around research, poetry, and more, she provides unique opportunities for kids to learn and show their learning! She will collect the books and resources you need for any project in no time! The work she has done on the equity team with event planning, curriculum developing, and gathering materials have moved us closer to completing the actions steps from the equity audit. The effort, organization, and record keeping she has done as the leader of our EST is another example of her dedication to our students! Thanks for stepping up time and time again Susie!

]]> 2025-03-20 15:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375168566 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375234847 No idea how she does it - but Susie Snow does it all! She has created a welcoming library environment with learning AND a whole lot of fun projects too. Not only does she run her weekly classes, but she also helps the crisis team, works as the EST coordinator, and supports collaborative teams!

]]> 2025-03-20 16:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375234847 Beth Shelley https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375254505 is one of a kind! Her ability to get children excited about reading is AMAZING! The first graders speak very highly of library time and look forward to it each week. Ms. Shelley knows our students very well and is able to recommend books that they feel connected to. This has fostered a love for reading within Westford School. The support she has given classroom teachers with finding diverse read alouds is exceptional and very helpful.


Some quotes from first graders:


  • "I like when she reads to us."

  • "She always has the books I need or she gets them for me."

  • "She has a lot of books!"

  • "My favorite special is library!"

  • "She is kind"

  • "I like when I ask her for the book I want and she helps me find it."

  • "She helps me learn to read."

]]> 2025-03-20 16:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3375254505 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376533272 We love you, Susie! You're the BEST! You've created a fun, inviting and inspiring space for students to explore, learn and thrive. You're so creative and are always coming up with wonderful new ways to help students engage and grow. You make learning come alive! :) And you're the queen of collaboration, which is so appreciated by the teachers and staff of our school! And you're a good friend to all who have the privilege of working with you. Thanks for all you do for the students and staff at Hiawatha. We are so lucky to have you!! :)

]]> 2025-03-21 11:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376533272 Meg Hershman https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376667829 Thank you Meg for teaching our children and keeping us all updated with what you are currently reading as well as what the kids are working on in the library!

]]> 2025-03-21 13:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376667829 Amanda Biggs & Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376668948 Thank you, both, for continuously expanding our students' vocabularies, critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and overall knowledge of the world around them. The way you get to know each and every student in our school seems effortless. Your genuine and steadfast care for our students at FMS is exemplary!

]]> 2025-03-21 13:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376668948 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376805354 Susie is incredible!!! She is so knowledgeable and helpful. No matter what the subject area or task, she comes to the table with something to offer. We are so lucky to have her and I love that I get to work with her!

]]> 2025-03-21 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3376805354 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3377038074 Thank you for sharing your space, building community through circles, supporting students' love of books and media, and being a positive and supportive colleague.

]]> 2025-03-21 19:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3377038074 Amanda Biggs & Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379448548 So much of our school community centers around the programming put out by our amazing Amanda and Keri! Whether it is our school read a thon, the Golden Dome book challenge, our school wide read ins, or all school lessons - the library is the heart of our school. Students are in and out of that space all day, and they are consistently met with patience, kindness, and a smile. Thank you for everything you do Amanda and Keri! <3

]]> 2025-03-24 12:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379448548 Beth Shelley https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379641468 inspires our young readers each and every day! Her passion and enthusiasm for literature is absolutely incredible and we are so fortunate to be a part of her light here at Westford School. Beth's ability to truly listen to our children and then recommend books based on their unique strengths and interests is admirable.

]]> 2025-03-24 14:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379641468 Meg and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379979237 Love that you are inspiring kids to be authors! Book making has never been such and exciting part of our day as it is this year.

]]> 2025-03-24 18:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3379979237 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3380083563 Thank you for making the library such an amazing space that kids and adults love to come to. You go above and beyond for the students and it's great to see them get so excited to read their new books.

]]> 2025-03-24 19:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3380083563 Meg and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383631771 They are amazing! They make all students feel welcome and have a sense of belonging. The books they read and the units they plan are not only interactive but relevant to the kiddos in our school. We are so lucky to have them!

]]> 2025-03-26 17:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383631771 Meg Hershman and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383636906 The EES library is my favorite place to visit. No matter the time, you are welcomed with the perfect balance of enthusiasm and peace!

Meg- Your ability to engage all of our readers is inspiring! I am always in awe of the wonder taking place in the EES library!

Kumi- Your kindness, patience, constant smile is contagious!

]]> 2025-03-26 17:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383636906 Meg and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383876510 Thank you for your energy, passion, wisdom and enthusiasm of books!

]]> 2025-03-26 21:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3383876510 Meg and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3384051224 Meg has made our library at EES a place that is full of excitement and spreads the love of books and learning. Meg and Kumi welcome every member of our learning community in a way that inspires them. Students cannot wait to go to learning center each week and are constantly looking for additional ways to spend time there. Thank you so much for the love you have poured into our library- it is amazing!!

]]> 2025-03-27 00:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3384051224 Meg Hershman https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3384999965 Meg has stepped into her role here at EES with an amazing sense of joy and engagement. She has sparked a feverish level of excitement with our students about reading and writing, and has simply made the library one of the best places to be in our school. Thank you Meg!

]]> 2025-03-27 12:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3384999965 Meg and Kumi https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3386906520 Meg and Kumi-

Thank you for making our EES library such a welcoming, inviting, and fun place for both students and teachers. The children look forward to our Friday library time all week! They love listening to the wonderful books you choose to share with them and have been so inspired to create books of their own. Thank you for your flexibility and openness...always happy to reschedule a missed library class or allowing children to book shop at other times. You are both such amazing members of our EES community!

]]> 2025-03-28 15:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3386906520 Caitlin & Helen, https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3387047959 ADL is so lucky to have you both guiding our kiddos in our school library. The students love to be there, and that is a testament to all the effort and hard work you both put in. Thanks for all you do to keep us learning and growing!

]]> 2025-03-28 18:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3387047959 Susie Snow https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3388194052 Susie, you never hesitate to offer help to find a book, share your space, or support a student in need. Your heart for literacy, access to books, and children shines through every day.


]]> 2025-03-30 19:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3388194052 Susie https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3389247695 Hiawatha found a gem in you, Susie, and I love sharing the halls of Hiawatha with you every day. Thank you for making our library a special place where all students feel recognized and where their interests are appreciated. You're truly the best, Susie!

]]> 2025-03-31 12:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3389247695 Amanda Biggs & Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3390079170 Thank You both from the bottom of my heart for ALL you do daily to ensure each student at FMS feels seen and heard! Your kindness, compassion, and professionalism are a constant source of inspiration! Truly...~Laura~

]]> 2025-04-01 01:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3390079170 Amanda Biggs and Keri Pike https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3390976797 I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible work you do in making the library a space where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Your dedication to uplifting young voices and honoring them as authors is truly inspiring. The way you nurture their creativity, celebrate their stories, and empower them to share their ideas makes a lasting impact far beyond the library walls.


Because of you, students know their words matter. They see themselves as writers, thinkers, and creators with stories worth telling. Thank you for fostering that confidence, for always making space for their voices, and for being such a champion of young authors.


Your work is shaping the next generation of storytellers, and we are all so grateful!

]]> 2025-04-01 12:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3390976797 Keri & Amanda https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3391118287 The library is such a warm and welcoming place. It is central to our school's community. Thank you for the diverse array of books that you always have on display.

]]> 2025-04-01 14:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3391118287 Amanda & Keri https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3391196358 Thank you for all you do for our FMS learning community. You've created a library that is warm and welcoming and contains a diverse collection inspiring young minds to grow. Thank you for always being willing to help find resources and answer my questions.

]]> 2025-04-01 14:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3391196358 Meg H https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3392952910 Meg is a gem of a librarian! She makes the library engaging and exciting for all! Her enthusiasm is contagious!


Meg has also done a wonderful job with inspiring EES students to be their own authors. She takes time every class to celebrate the amazing author's at EES and kids feel so incredibly proud!


]]> 2025-04-02 15:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lvonnagy/nlw/wish/3392952910