Pre-Kinder through 8th grade regularly come to the library for 30 minutes per week at which time they may select books from an ever-increasing inventory of books, multi-media resources, religious reference, educational, and reference materials. Students in Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten are allowed to look at books and make personal selections to have books read to them on an alternating two-week schedule with the other two-week period dedicated to viewing religious videos. First through 8th grade students read and check out selected books during their visit. There is a 10-cent late fee per book, per day assessed for all books overdue.
Additionally, students are allowed access to library resources during the morning, lunch, and after school periods to check out books and references. The library stocks a variety of multi-media reference resources available for sign-out and use in the computer lab. (The computer lab is also available for extended research activities through the internet.
Also, teachers schedule their classes for research study on selected topics as well as utilize the library's resources for audio/visual enrichment. (Teachers are also allowed to retreat to a quieter environment during their scheduled breaks and peruse available resources.) Relaxing music is continuously played during hours of operation.
Accelerated Reader program
As of 30 May 2003, our library stocks upwards of 9,920 books, not including periodicals and reference materials. Of those books, almost 1560 are listed as Accelerated Reader books. The library is constantly seeking new Accelerated Reader titled books to enhance its reading base. If parents or friends have Accelerated Reader books, (See list in library) please contact the library to donate, or lend the book for the Accelerated Reader Program. |
