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  • IT'S BOOK FAIR TIME!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 9/12/2025

    A colorful 'Book Fair' logo with stacked books in purple, green, and brown.

     

    The book fair will be here next Wednesday! 

  • Five books from The Hunger Games series are displayed, showcasing their covers.

    Haven't Read the Hunger Games Series? We've got them all in your library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/28/2025

     

    An open book glows with magical light and swirling particles.

    Welcome Back! Let the Book Magic Begin! We look forward to seeing you in the library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/7/2025

  • Hello Summer!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 5/12/2025

    A woman relaxes on a pink float, reading a book while enjoying the sun on a sandy beach.

     

    Hello Summer!  

    Be sure to visit the library for more information about a summer reading challenge. Happy Reading!  

  • Library Books Due!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 4/28/2025

     

    All library books are due this week by Friday, May 2!

    A character from Monsters, Inc. with glasses and a stern expression.

     

     

    Poetry Month at FPMS

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 4/18/2025

     

    Three books are stacked on a wooden surface, with titles visible.

  • Read Across America Celebration with author Kwame Alexander reading from his book, Crossover!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 3/5/2025

     

     

  • We Have New Books!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 2/24/2025

     

    It's an exciting time in the library! We just received our new book shipment! Visit the library and look for the books displayed with the bright yellow "NEW" tags.  Check out this book trailer of one of our new titles by author Jennifer Nielson!  I hope to see you in the library soon!:)

     

     

     

     

    It's Track Season

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 2/6/2025

     

    Book cover for 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds, featuring a runner and a National Book Award seal.

     

    Castle Cranshaw stays in trouble until he finds a home on the local track team.  Here he finds a purpose to help him overcome his trauma, recognize his gifts, and set goals to become the fastest runner in the city! Check out this whole series by Jason Reynolds!

     

  • Hello 2025! Get your paws on a good book to start off the year!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 1/24/2025 11:00:00 AM

     

    Check out the new Puppy Tale books and other dog/pet fiction we have in the library!  

     

    A puppy looks at the viewer, featured on the cover of 'Shelby's Story'.

  • It's the most wonderful time of the year!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 12/2/2024

     

    Warm up with a good book before Christmas Break!

    A festive graphic reads 'Tis the season to READ' with Christmas-themed letters.

  • Gobble Up A Good Book!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 11/15/2024

     

    Book cover for 'The Rough-Face Girl' by Rafe Martin and David Shannon.

     

    November is Native American Heritage Month. Visit the library and check out this book, The Rough-Face Girl, a Native American version of Cinderella. 

  • Like Scary Stories?

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 10/10/2024

     

    Book cover for 'Just Beyond: The Scare School' by R.L. Stine, featuring three children running.

     

    Come in and check out one of R.L. Stine's graphic novels, and many more spooky books this October!  

  • Scholastic Book Fair Video Preview

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 9/3/2024

     

    The BOOK FAIR is almost here!  Check out this trailer of some of the hot titles from the fair, and visit the book fair this Friday!

    Book Fair Trailer

  • Scholastic Book Fair Homepage

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/23/2024

     

    Click on the link to visit our Book Fair Homepage!  It will be here soon!

    A vibrant red square with an orange cloud shape that says 'SAVE the DATE'.

     

    BOOK FAIR

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/22/2024

     

    Are you ready for the Scholastic Book Fair?  Mark your calendars for it's arrival on Friday, September 6!  Come by the library for a sneak peek book fair flyer. 

     

    New Books in the Library!!!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/13/2024

    A motivational quote: "When in doubt, go to the library," displayed over a serene library background with bookshelves.

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    Welcome Back!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 8/7/2024

     

    Welcome Back Students!  The Books Missed You!!!

    An open book glows with light and sparkling stars against a dark background.

     

  • Summer Reading!!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 5/22/2024

    The words 'Summer Reading' are displayed over an open book, with a bright sky background.

     

    Click on the image for a list of awesome books to read this summer!

  • The latest Alan Gratz book at the Scholastic Book Fair

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 3/15/2024 3:00:00 PM

     

    Alan Gratz, the amazing author of Allies and Grenade, is back with his lastest book, Heroes!   Be sure to check out his books available for check out in the library and on sale at our FPMS Book Fair March 18-22.  If you like adventure and history, you will love these books!

     

     

  • Welcome Back!! We are bringing in the New Year with some new book titles! Check the new graphic novels in the library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 1/10/2024

  • Merry Christmas from FPMS Library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 12/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

     

    It's beginning to look alot like Chirstmas here in the library.  Come in and check out The Christmas Pig by J. K. Rowling for an awesome Christmas adventure!  Also, we have a fresh new set of The Baby-Sitters Club ready to check out.  

     

     

  • It's getting spooky in the library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 10/5/2023

     

    If you dare...come in and check out the scary titles on display in the library just in time for HALLOWEEN!  K.R. Alexander, R.L. Stine, Ransom Riggs, and Caroline B. Cooney are sure to give you a fright!

     

     

  • The feature book for this week is Two Degrees by Alan Gratz! This book and other titles by Alan Gratz are available in the library!

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 9/19/2023 10:00:00 AM

     

     

     

     

    What's New In The Library?

    Posted by Shannon Griffin on 9/19/2023 10:00:00 AM

     

    Thanks to everyone who purchased books from our book fair last week!  It was a success!