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Library

The elementary library program is an integral part of the total school curriculum. The goals of the library curriculum are two-fold:

  1. to foster an interest in books and reading that will grow and develop into a life-long practice that is enjoyed, and
  2. to provide sequential skill development which assists students’ growing abilities to find, generate and apply information and become effective and efficient library users. In addition, the library serves as a resource for students and teachers. Librarians work in cooperation with teachers and curriculum study committees to select library materials that support and enhance other areas of the elementary curriculum.

Each classroom is scheduled for a weekly book exchange and story or skill lesson. Librarians are able to collaborate with classroom teachers in the teaching of a variety of information processing skills related to curriculum units of study such as literature studies and use of on-line resources. Librarians also make use of the computer labs in order to familiarize students with a variety of electronic programs and resources.

Each elementary library has an on-line catalog and circulation system. All students have a thirty-minute library period each week. This is used for book exchange, story-sharing and/or library skills instruction. Parents wishing to know about literature development or circulation procedures are encouraged to contact the librarian at their child’s school. Parent volunteers in the libraries are welcome!