Library
Announcements:
Have a great summer! Before you come back in September, make sure to visit your local public library to check out their amazing summer reading programs and events.
Grant Middle School Library
Welcome to our school’s learning and inquiry hub! Here, you can discover new books, explore research databases, find technology guides, and apply to our amazing library clubs. Please contact our library media specialist, Mrs. Elizabeth Jovinelly, via email at ejovinelly@scsd.us or phone at 315-435-6000 ext. 4696 with any questions regarding our school library, its programs, or its technologies.
Clubs
What is BOB?
Battle of the Books (BOB) is a regional competition in which students work in teams to read and study a set of 8 novels over the course of the school year. They will then participate in tournaments to demonstrate their knowledge of the books, first at the building level, followed by finalists moving on to the district, then regional, and finally superregional levels.
How Can I Join?
Sign up by completing the BOB interest form. Our first meeting will take place in late October. Check back here soon to find the season schedule for meetings, practies, and battles. In the meantime, feel free to start reading! Check out the list of books for this season below. Each title is available to read on the Sora app as an ebook and/or audiobook.
What is iStaff?
iStaff is a library volunteer program that provides students with opportunities to learn valuable leadership and library media skills. Students may volunteer during their lunch period or select days after dismissal from 2-2:40pm. Some tasks iStaff members may asssist with include shelving and scanning books, preparing crafts and library displays, taking photos of events, and much more. If you are interested in joining, fill out the iStaff application.
What is Book Buddies?
Book Buddies is an extremely popular library reading program that brings middle school students and preschoolers together through books. Our students build confidence by reading aloud and developing meaningful relationships with the younger students (“Littles”), while also providing a glimpe into the rewarding careers of teachers and librarians. If you love working with Littles or have an interest in engaging them with stories, fill out the Book Buddies application. There are 20 Book Buddy positions available; students will be considered based on submitted applications, teacher recommendations, and class schedules. If selected, you will receive an invitation to our initial meeting in early October. Check back here for the reading schedule and photos of the program!
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What is BOB?
Battle of the Books (BOB) is a regional competition in which students work in teams to read and study a set of 8 novels over the course of the school year. They will then participate in tournaments to demonstrate their knowledge of the books, first at the building level, followed by finalists moving on to the district, then regional, and finally superregional levels.
How Can I Join?
Sign up by completing the BOB interest form. Our first meeting will take place in late October. Check back here soon to find the season schedule for meetings, practies, and battles. In the meantime, feel free to start reading! Check out the list of books for this season below. Each title is available to read on the Sora app as an ebook and/or audiobook.

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What is iStaff?
iStaff is a library volunteer program that provides students with opportunities to learn valuable leadership and library media skills. Students may volunteer during their lunch period or select days after dismissal from 2-2:40pm. Some tasks iStaff members may asssist with include shelving and scanning books, preparing crafts and library displays, taking photos of events, and much more. If you are interested in joining, fill out the iStaff application.
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What is Book Buddies?
Book Buddies is an extremely popular library reading program that brings middle school students and preschoolers together through books. Our students build confidence by reading aloud and developing meaningful relationships with the younger students (“Littles”), while also providing a glimpe into the rewarding careers of teachers and librarians. If you love working with Littles or have an interest in engaging them with stories, fill out the Book Buddies application. There are 20 Book Buddy positions available; students will be considered based on submitted applications, teacher recommendations, and class schedules. If selected, you will receive an invitation to our initial meeting in early October. Check back here for the reading schedule and photos of the program!
Mission
The Syracuse City School District Libraries foster a culture of inquiry, learning and literacy that supports the needs of our diverse community to cultivate innovative thinkers and empathetic communicators who are effective, responsible, and independent users of information and emerging
technologies.
