Virtual Author Visit

The Mepham High School Library in conjunction with the National English Honor Society will host its annual author visit on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 2:30 pm via Crowdcast. Makiia Lucier is our guest this year and will be discussing her three novels: Song of the Abyss, Isle of Blood and Stone, and A Death Struck Year.

Photo by Jenny Wight Bowles and Haley Bowles

From the author's website:

Makiia Lucier grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and has degrees in journalism and library science from the University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Her books have appeared on many notable lists, including the Kids’ Indie Next, the American Booksellers Association’s ‘Best Books for Children,’ and the American Library Association’s ‘Best Fiction for Young Adults.’ A Death-Struck Year, her debut novel, is set in Portland, Oregon during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. The world of St. John del Mar, in which Isle of Blood and Stone and Song of the Abyss take place, was inspired by a childhood love of the Indiana Jones movies, as well as a lifelong fascination with old, old maps. She lives with her family in North Carolina.

Happy 95th Birthday James Graziano!

One of the best parts of being a librarian and former student at Wellington C. Mepham High School is the fact that I get to be part of the rich legacy that comes with a school being built in the late 1930s. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet many of our distinguished alumni. I love hearing about their time here at Mepham with fondness and admiration. Some of them move on to impressive careers, join the Army, move across the country, or start their families right here in Bellmore, New York. Each story is unique and cherished. 

Graziano's Yearbook Photo (taken in January 1944)

James Graziano grew up on Long Island, the oldest of six children. Graziano was set to graduate from Mepham in June of 1944. He would have been the first member of his family to graduate from high school. But in April of 1944, Jimmy was drafted into the army and sent to fight in World War II. 

Graziano in his garnet cap and gown holding his diploma on his 95th birthday

He was sent to Europe as a scout with other American troops following the Battle of the Buldge. Because of his service in both Europe and Japan, Jimmy was never able to attend his high school graduation. This weekend for his 95th birthday, Jimmy’s family surprised him with his cap and gown and his diploma from Mepham High School. Happy 95th Birthday! #onceapiratealwaysapirate

Mepham's Book Club

The inaugural book selected for Mepham's Book Club is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. Please reach out to Mrs. Stack if you need a copy of the book. We also have an ebook copy on our Sora app. Our next book club meeting is Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - time TBD. Mepham students can join our Google Classroom. The code is: 2r7zedd. You can also follow us on Instagram @_mhsbookclub. 

Book Return

Thanks to another generous donation by the Mepham Class of 1954, we were able to purchase this library book return. Books will be quarantined in here until it is safe to take them out, check them in, and return them back to the shelves. We always appreciate the donations from the alumni association. They enable us to enhance this space for all who occupy it. 

Mepham Library Book Return

Do you have suggestions for items or books that you would like to see in our library? If so, please share them with us. We value your input and want this library to adapt to the needs of the students, faculty, and staff.

Books for 2021

What's a better way to start the new year than with a new book? We have new (and replacement) books in the Mepham High School Library. Here are our recently added titles so that you can see the new (and old) titles. Please remember that we are still offering curbside delivery for books via this link. 

New Year, New Power

Additional power station

With the new year and school in full swing, we needed more power stations to charge our devices. The Mepham High School Library is the proud owner of our second kwikboost charging station. Now we have a station on both sides of the library. We are always looking for suggestions to enhance our space with items that make your lives easier. If there is anything that you want, please let us know or drop a note in our suggestion box.