All community members who participate in this summer's BINGO will be entered in the prize drawing! You will receive a raffle ticket for every row you complete in any direction and double tickets for completing the whole sheet. Happy Reading!
Summer Reading Season Has Arrived!And with it, this summer reading guide! We invite you explore the tabs on the left to find information about required and recommended summer reading.
Whenever possible, we've linked to the copy of the book in Sora, but we remind you that your local public library is a great way to access awesome print materials. For a reminder about how to access Sora, please find a tutorial here. You should also add your local public library and all three NYC area library systems (see below) to your Sora account for a larger selection. For a tutorial about how to add a public library card to your Sora account, please click here.
All required books are provided by the school through P&T Knitwear. We recommend calling ahead (212-546-7536) to make sure they have the titles in stock and set aside for you before going to the store. Once there, please show your Friends Seminary ID and they will bill the school for your required reading purchases.
To log into your Friends Seminary account of The Washington Post, please click on this link, then click on the "Sign in with Google" tab, and use your FS email and password to log in.
To log into your Friends Seminary account of The Atlantic, please click here for instructions.
To log into your Friends Seminary account of The Economist, please click here for instructions.
To log into your Friends Seminary account of The New York Times, please followed these detailed instructions: As a student or faculty member at FRIENDS SEMINARY, you have access to The New York Times including Games, Cooking, and The Athletic (web or app based).
Get started by following these easy steps:
1. Visit nytimes.com/passes to activate your New York Times digital pass.
2. On nytimes.com/passes, click on "Register" and create a free account using your school email address. If you already have registered a free NYTimes.com account associated with your school email address, log in with those credentials.
3. Validate your email address. Check your email inbox for a confirmation message from The New York Times. Click on the link in your confirmation message to validate your email address and claim your New York Times Academic Pass. This will bring you back to the academic pass page, where you will select whether you are a student or faculty member and select your graduation year if relevant.
Note: If the confirmation email doesn’t arrive, check your spam folder. If it isn’t there, send an email to schools@nytimes.com from your school email address to request confirmation.
4. Success! You have successfully claimed a Digital Pass when you see the "Start Your Access" screen.
5. Explore NYTimes.com and The New York Times News App from any location, on or off campus, by simply logging into your NYTimes.com account directly on NYTimes.com! We strongly suggest you download the New York Times mobile app at nytimes.com/mobile. NYT
To claim a new Pass after expiration, simply visit nytimes.com/passes and log in with your NYTimes.com account associated with your school email address.
2024 New York Public Library Summer at the Library
Join us on a journey of discovery all summer long at The New York Public Library! Discover free programs for kids and teens, events and activities for adults, reading recommendations, exhibitions, and much more. Plus, use your library card to book free passes at 90+ museums, gardens, and more across NYC.
2024 Brooklyn Public Library Summer Reading
Find grade leveled Summer Reading booklist from the Brooklyn Public Library here!
2024 Queens Public Library Summer Reading
Queens Public Library generously offers access to all NY residents, students, and employees. Get a QPL e-card online, add it to your Sora account, and enjoy all of their summer offerings!
Sora, Our Friends Seminary Digital Collection of eBooks and Audiobooks
Our ebook and audiobook collection is hosted on Sora and is available year round. You have access to it for free with your FS email and email password. Please use the "Sign in with Google" option. Once you are in, you should add the Hudson Valley Library Association (HVLA) and your public library accounts to Sora. Here is a link for how to add your public libraries.
HVLA SORA Summer Reading Collections
Make sure you add the Hudson Valley Library Association (HVLA) Consortium to your Sora account to access all of the additional books we subscribe to through our consortium membership! The HVLA Librarians have once again curated Summer Reading for Joy collections by division.
2024 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
From the ALSC Website: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children.
The lists are full of book titles and other digital media options to keep children engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer. Four Summer Reading lists are available for birth-preschool and grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Each list is available here to download for free.
Titles on the 2024 Summer Reading Lists were compiled and annotated by members of ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting Committee. ALSC reading lists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.