Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Mission Statement
The mission of the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Library is to provide equitable access to technology, information, and high-quality resources that support student learning. The library serves as a welcoming gathering space where students develop study skills, reading stamina, and a love of learning. Through collaboration with staff, the library supports authentic, engaging instruction and strives to be an integral part of school programs. We empower students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information while fostering lifelong reading and learning for both pleasure and inquiry.
Amy Young, Librarian
Library Due Dates
All library books are checked out for 2 week increments. Students may renew books, unless the book is already on-hold for another student.
We do not charge for late books, however patrons with more than one overdue item may not check out additional items until overdue materials are returned.
Lost or Damaged Materials
In the event that a library item has been lost or damaged beyond reasonable use, we ask that families simply replace the item. Please speak directly with Ms. Young prior to making a replacement.
Ways to Raise a Reader
- Help children form a reading habit: read to your child every day.
- Let children see you reading: newspapers, magazines, books, articles on the Internet.
- It’s okay to focus on what’s happening in the pictures – if your child brings home long nonfiction books, try reading the captions.
- Ask your child questions about the story – favorite parts, predictions, etc.
- Watching a family movie? Use captions!
Announcements
This years Global Reading Challenge teams are hard at work reading all eight books to prepare for this years competition.
The competitions will be held at the Downtown Library so come and support our team. See you soon!