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EMS Doha Library Weekly Update: January 18, 2018












Battle of the Books is here! 
This is an exciting event held in the schools library wherein teams of students, ranging form year 4 - 12, test their detailed knowledge of selected books. Teams face-off each other as they compete to win the Ultimate Battle Title. This is an annual event and is organised by the schools librarians and BoB committee (email the library to join the committee to help out).This is a fun and engaging way for students and teachers to get excited about reading while also building confidence and teamwork skills. 
The Battle of the Books will launch on Sunday, Please get your students excited in the meantime. More information and necessary documents will be sent out next week.
The library will launch a google site next week for both Students and Teachers.
Chat Bubble
Please keep in mind that all staff are welcome to do the Chat Bubble. The library is looking for staff that loves to travel for next week's international week, simply email the library team to participate library-team@emsdoha.net. Thanks to everyone that has participated in our series.
The Chat Bubble is a ​10-minute conversation ​with Secondary school students ​where you get a chance to share some of your interests and passions.
Primary Library
Library Hours
6:45-7:05a | 1st break | 1:45-2:20p
Library Classes. Weekly Class Schedule. Reminder: Next week Thursday we welcome Year 2.
The library is CLOSED during Lessons 1 & 4 for maintenance. Small groups of students each with a library pass are allowed during Lesson 4.​
Secondary Library 
Library Hours
6:45-7:05a  | 1st & 2nd breaks | 1:50-2:20p
​The library is CLOSED during Lessons 1 & 4 for maintenance. Small groups of students with a library pass are allowed during Lesson 4.​
Chat Bubble Feature. Wednesdays | Second Break | Secondary Library

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

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