1. HJMS Summer Reading 2013 All incoming 7 th and 8 th grade students are expected to read and log their books electronically on the Simsbury Public Library’s website.

2. Required Summer Reading Students entering 7th Grade must: Read at least 500 pages Students entering 8 th Grade must: Read at least 2 grade appropriate texts All students must: Log your reading into the Governor's Summer Reading Program on the Simsbury Public Library's website Print your booklist and bring it with you on the first day of school

3. To Access the Summer Reading Log Link Go to one of the following pages. The Henry James Library Media Center Page. OR The Simsbury Public Library Teen Page. Locating the Summer Reading Log

4. Sign Me Up If you are new to the Simsbury Public Schools, you may create a username and password that you will remember. If you are presently enrolled in the Simsbury Public Schools, you should use your regular username and school password. Remember that we established these accounts at the end of the school year. If you have any problems logging in to record your books, see the librarian at the Simsbury Public Library.

5. Registering for Summer Reading Students new to Simsbury will need to complete the registration screen. You are not required to have your own email account. You may use your parent’s account, as this email is only to retrieve a forgotten password.

6. Navigating the Page Click here to log in book titles and write reviews. Click here to go to the Simsbury Public Library’s Teen Page. Click here to change your password.

7. Check Out the Reviews Reviews are found at the bottom of the main Login page. You are encouraged write a review. Reviews are monitored by the librarian at the Simsbury Public Library, therefore they will not show up immediately. No names will be attached to these reviews. Clicking on the link at the end of the review will bring you to the SPL catalog. You do not need to add this link, it will be done for you.

8. Adding a Book to Your List Click on Click on Add/View Log and fill in the required information. Please fill in the quantity, even if it is one. **Remember** you are encouraged to write a review of the books that you read.

9. How to Print Your Book List At the bottom of the you will find a print button. Sort by Log Date/Time and click print.

10. Visit the Teen page at the Simsbury Public Library to find out about prizes and activities that are happening weekly!! Great Prizes @ SPL