Welcome to the Mildred Virtual Library!

Hello Mildred students!  I hope you are all doing well and doing your best during this challenging time.  I miss you all and cannot wait to get back to sharing books with you in our library.  In the meantime, I hope you will use this site to learn, think, grow and explore.  
-Mrs. Cipro

IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES
Scroll to the bottom of this page for vital information and links. This includes information on getting a Chromebook, internet access, City of Boston information and COVID-19 information.  For Food resources use the menu in the top left corner or click the button below.

Announcements

Celebrate Haitian Independence Day with Freedom Soup!

Check out the New & Updates page for history and a recipe.  :)
You can also watch a read aloud of the book Freedom Soup by Tami Charles below.
New on SORA!  Books in Spanish...all ages!  Click the button below or login through Clever and look at the section called "New ebooks".  
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​As we start the year remotely, I will be visiting classes via Zoom. 

If you would like help finding ebooks or other online reading resources please send me an email!  
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scipro@bostonpublicschools.org

I will post big announcements here on the homepage but please also check out the News & Updates page for more detailed announcements, helpful information and exciting book news!

October 15: Student book Reviews are here!!!
Check out the "Grade Leveled Resources" page for book recs from Mildred students.  

Check out our Youtube channel!
Check out our channel for Storytime videos, videos from our City Year members, playlists with chill study music and also videos of the garden project.
Ebook and audiobook access for all BPS students!​

Click on the menu tab and then click on the ebooks and audiobooks page to learn more!

Talking to kids about COVID-19

Coronavirus
A Book for Children

Below you will find a free ebook for children released today (4/8)!  The story is written by medical experts and illustrated by Alex Scheffler who also illustrated The Gruffalo!  It explains the Coronavirus and ways we can all help each other stay safe and healthy.  Choose one of the three options below to read the story online, as a PDF, or on your Kindle.

The video below explains social distancing in a way children can understand, especially good for K-2.

Time to Come In, Bear
A story about social distancing

Use the menu in the top left corner to navigate to grade specific content, Tech support, online libraries and fun stuff!  

Check out our current fundraisers for the library on Donor's Choose.  Thank you for your support!
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 7am-2pm
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Email: scipro@bostonpublicschools.org

Follow us on Twitter for time sensitive updates about live storytimes, author talks and other activities!
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twitter.com/MildredLibrary

Vital Resources

Mildred K-8 School Website

Information on:
*Teachers' sites
*Google Classroom
​*Classwork
*Specialty classes
*Resource Team
​*Special Ed. Team
*Online learning

City of Boston Website

Families: Check here for the latest information from Mayor Walsh.

City of Boston
​Help for Families

Includes food, housing, COVID testing, technology info and more.

Boston Public Schools Website

Information on:
*Chromebooks
*Internet service
*Online learning 
*Breakfast/lunch
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COVID-19 Resources

Families: Check here for the latest information from Governor Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

​Families: Check here for the latest information from the CDC.

Housing & Rent Resources

City of Boston resources for renters and home owners who have been impacted by Covid-19.  *Includes information on evictions freeze! 

Boston Rental Relief Fund

Just reopened!  Click button for more info!

Quick Links for Students