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Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.

Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries

Aida Karim March 6, 2024

When freshman Rethika Sathyamathan was working on her National History Day project (NHD), she said the changing support the library has offered her was vital to her success with research and data collecting,...

School board member Greg Brown expresses his disappointment with the board for allowing inappropriate books to circulate in the media centers across the district. Senior Ryune Kono said books should only be removed if the purpose or overall content of the book is harmful to students.

New policies in book censorship ignites heated discussions within CCS school board

Royce Brown November 30, 2023

On Nov. 13, Assistant Superintendent Amy Dudley gave details to the CCS school board about a new policy involving censorship in media centers across the district. This policy, labeled Policy 5522, is to...

Junior Pari Batra visits the library to read some newspapers. She said news from social media have a high probability of being false.

Students weigh pros and cons of news from social media

Ayaan Nadeem November 7, 2022

World communications week is Nov. 1 to Nov. 7. According to the Pew Research Center, 70% of U.S. adults consume news from Facebook. Many students at this school also said they get the majority of news...

The Carmel Clay Public Library opened on October 1 after more than a year of renovations.

CCPL opens with new changes after one year

Jenny Li October 18, 2022

CCPL opens with new changes after one year With Carmel Clay Public Library’s (CCPL) new opening, Jamie Beckman, teen services department manager, provided a rundown of the changes that CCPL underwent.  These...

CHS and CCPL’s partnership is discussed as CCPL reopens

Raghav Sriram October 16, 2022

According to Superintendent Michael Beresford, CHS is looking forward to resuming its relationship with the main branch of the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL). “I think it’s awesome,” said Beresford....

Seed Library

Student, CCPL librarian, Master Gardener of Hamilton County discuss free seed program at the CCPL Seed Library

Ryan Zhang May 17, 2022

Free seed packets are available to all Hamilton County library cardholders at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) Seed Library located at Merchants’ Square Main Library. The seed library starts at...

With the conclusion of Carmel Clay Public Library’s Art-ivism for World Needs event, take a look at students past Art-ivism works

With the conclusion of Carmel Clay Public Library’s Art-ivism for World Needs event, take a look at students past Art-ivism works

Dariush Khurram January 18, 2022

Katie Blackthorn, Young Adult Department at Carmel Clay Public Library Could you describe the Art-ivism event? Every year, Students Rebuild will issue a challenge. All of them are typically art-based...

As National Book Lover’s month approaches, take a look at impact of technology on reading

As National Book Lover’s month approaches, take a look at impact of technology on reading

Cady Armstrong January 12, 2022

I used to be a reluctant reader. At the start of 2021, the only time I was reading was when I had to for my English class. I spent the majority of my free time watching TV. However, last January, I set...

The media center staff works to put out new books and displays for the students of the high school frequently. Because Hispanic Heritage
 Month is underway, the staff put out a display with books on the topic.

Media center starts distribution of e-cards, recognizes special dates

October 30, 2020

Terri Ramos, media center and communications department chairperson, said that the media center is distributing and will continue to distribute e-cards for student access. These e-access cards are being...

Media center plans to introduce new e-card for students, explains new rules

Riley Laferriere October 6, 2020

According to Terri Ramos, media center department chair for events and communications, the Carmel media center has many events planned this month along with some new regulations regarding Covid-19. Ramos...

Ella Joliet, Teen Library Council member and sophomore, volunteers in the QUEST Lab at the CCPL. The library offers a variety of volunteering opportunities for teenagers.

CCPL renovation reflects libraries’ attempt to meet changing needs of students

Leah Tan February 21, 2020

Despite the common misconception that libraries are silent spaces for those who wish to solely read books, today’s libraries have transformed significantly to provide a wide array of services and resources...

Library Undergoes Major Rennovations in Effort to Modernize

Edward Dong February 21, 2020

The Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) announced plans for a complete renovation of the main library building at Fourth Avenue and Main Street, continuing a trend of construction in Carmel’s...

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