Under the direction of the Library Media Specialist, teachers and volunteer parents, our school library functions as an active, integral part of the educational program. Classrooms visit the Library Media Center once a week. Children learn age-appropriate library skills and are encouraged to check out books on a regular basis. In the computer lab, they work on skill practice (math facts and keyboarding) and classroom projects/reports, they take spelling and reading tests as well as state testing in the spring.

Our goal in the library is to encourage a love of reading and to further develop each student's reading ability. Students are asked to choose at least one "just right" book. A "just right" book is a book that the student can read with little to no assistance. We understand that there will be books a parent/guardian does not want their child to read. In those cases we ask that parents send in a note stating that and we will flag that in the child's account. However, we can get very busy with students and we may not always catch it. Please talk with your student about the types of books s/he may not read. 

Children are welcome to return and check out books throughout the week. Parents are welcome to check out library materials as well. The number of materials that may be checked out varies by grade level:

Reminders are sent to students with books that are 2 or more weeks overdue. Students who fail to turn in overdue books will lose borrowing privileges. If a book has been lost, parents may contact the librarian to work out a plan for replacing the book. Borrowing privileges will usually be resumed at this time.

Payment for lost or damaged items is as follows: hardcover books- $20 or the cost of the book, whichever is greater; paperback books- $10 or the cost of the book, whichever is greater. Parents should be warned that book costs are increasing and a growing number of nonfiction books in the collection cost between $20-$40. There will be a nominal charge for books that are damaged, but still serviceable. Books that are damaged beyond repair will be charged the replacement fee. Please do not try and fix damaged books at home. Books require special types of glue and tape that are not found in most households. Just return the damaged book as soon as possible and inform the librarian of the damage. Lost books that are found within 45 days of paying the fine will be eligible for refunds.