Students in the Library

Students come to the library on a weekly schedule and at other times designated by their teacher.

Students are encouraged to check out one book to read independently and another book of their choice.

Students are encouraged to demonstrate responsibility by returning or renewing books on time and exercising proper care of library materials.

Checkouts are for 2 weeks. A renewal period is available for older students with longer books being used for classroom projects and reports.

Lost books should be reported to the librarian. Arrangements will be made for the student to continue using library books while searching for the lost book. If a book is not found by the end of school, a notice of the cost of the book will be sent home. Paying for lost books will clear student records for the district.

Library Programming

Students are provided with lessons by the librarian related to reading skills, research, curriculum coordination, library usage and appreciation and understanding of the various materials.

Library programming may consist of story time with the librarian, activities to explore and understand the library and visiting authors. Attention is given to various genre of literature and the award winning books such as Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Bluebonnet and Lone Star.

AISD Libraries has a very informative website with general information about school libraries -https://sites.google.com/a/austinisd.org/welcome-to-aisd-libraries/

The Library Catalog and Library Resources Link are especially helpful. Lookout for a bookmark with the passwords to the databases in Friday folders during the first few weeks of school.

Supporting the Library

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 19-23 to benefit our library.  Parent assistance is needed to run the cash registers in the morning, afternoon and during Open House.   The library receives a portion of the profits as a credit for books and the remaining portion as funds to be spent as needed to support library programming.

Parents volunteers support the library in a variety of ways.  They are an essential component of our weekly library program.  Their presence allows the librarian to assist more children in finding that “just right book” .  Please see the librarian if interested.  Also, do you have a middle or high school student looking for volunteer service hours?  Ask him/her to see the librarian.  There are always books to shelve.

Parents are welcome to visit the library before and after school to check out books to read with your children.