New Arrivals at the Library

Every year, the Sparta High School Library gets new books. Some are to replace old books that were either never returned or battered beyond belief, while others are continuations of series or completely new stories to our school's LMC. 

"Our graphic novels section has grown quite a bit," says Robin Reid, one of the dedicated librarians.

Anime and manga fans will be pleased to hear that the Fruits Basket manga in its entirety has made it to our school's bookshelves. Various other comics have arrived at our library as well. For our school's music fans, there are several books on the history of rock and roll, including books about Jim Morrison and histories on heavy metal.  

"We have a lot of books for young men," Reid said when asked about the new arrivals at the library.

The library has also acquired sequels and updated many of the series previously offered in the library, such as the "Tales of the Otori" by Lian Hearn. They have also taken in more works by James Patterson, author of the popular series "Maximum Ride".

For the nonfiction readers, there have been books arriving dealing with survivors of child abuse. Study guide materials have also become available, which is a good thing as students prepare to take their ACTs and SATs.  

The LMC has also increased the number of DVDs in its collection. This is good news for both teachers looking for visuals to use in class, as well as students looking for a vocal and visual reference for an upcoming report.

The LMC also continues to regularly receive various newspapers and magazines, both of which are also good references for reports.

All sorts of wonderfully interesting reads have taken their place in our school's library. From fantasy to historical, social problems to comic books, the Sparta High School library has something for everyone.