Summer Reading Lists for Students of All Ages

ELMIRA CITY SCHOOLSLIBRARY SUMMER READS

Get on the Summer ReadingExpress: AudioBooks and EBook Resources! (View/download the flyer to share)

This year, libraries across the state will be offering a selection of exciting online and virtual programming as well as in person and outdoor events. There will be special events, reading challenges, fun activities, and more throughout the summer months from June through August.

Starting May 5th - August 20th, 2021, the Sora Sweet Reads program will offer a collection of K-12 titles that will be prominently displayed in Sora for quick and easy unlimited access. You can explore the title offerings, learn more about the program, and get student resources here: https://resources.overdrive.com/sora-sweet-reads/

https://www.summerreadingnys.org or Chemung County Library: https://ccld.lib.ny.us

Sync Audio Books using Audio File Beginning April 29th -August 4th, 2021 Sync Audio Files program for teens will offer two audiobook titles per week through Sora. These are titles geared for teen readers and your students/staff must register to participate. The Registration link is here - https://bit.ly/3uM1mAQ

Why Sora?
The collection of titles in Sora is an extension of the School physical library, only it’s in an app with:

-Books for ALL AGES including "Bigger Kids:
-24/7 access to e-books and audiobooks. on phone, tablet, or computer
-It’s convenient for students to check out titles at home, or during the summer, with
-no worry about misplacing a book or running up late fees – these digital titles automatically return at the end of the lending period! 

How to Access Sora eBooks

This can be done through the website: https://soraapp.com/library/gstbocesny or you can install the "Sora" app on a phone or tablet on use on a computer.

-Click on "My School is Greater Southern Tier BOCES Shared Digital Collection."
-Select Elmira City School District from the list.
-Log in with your network Username and Password.

Here is a link to a Video tutorial on how to get to the GSTBOCES Southern Tier collection of eBooks: https://bit.ly/3ir02Rh