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"In the nonstop tsunami of global information,
librarians provide us with floaties and teach us how to swim."
- Linton Weeks, Washington Post, Jan.13, 2001.
Donate to the Media Center!
We always appreciate donations of new or gently used books. You can also buy a book and dedicate to to a student, family member or favorite teacher. You can access our "Wish List" by clicking here!
Calling All Volunteers!
We're always looking for volunteers to help out in the media center! You can help us shelve the 100s of books that circulate each week, help organize our cluttered closets, pull books for displays, or just help with some general tidying up! There's so much to do that every minute you can give helps!
Please fill out a volunteer form by contacting a Media Center Staff member.
YOU ARE STARS!
It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a community to create life-long learners. Parents are an important element of teaching and learning. We know that you will teach your children so much more than we could ever hope to teach them. We appreciate your input and involvement. To show that appreciation, here are some resources just for you!
Reading and Literacy Activities
A national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.
A systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, it is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.
More than 2,500 downloadable books (including English, Spanish, and French versions) and thousands of teaching and learning materials.
Find ways for kids to have fun with literacy using these great tips, activities and resources.
Find a Good Book for Your Student
Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding.
Various book and media awards, given by the American Library Association, including the Newbery, Corretta Scott King, and Caldecott Awards.
Extensive site with book reviews, author interviews and profiles, and excerpts from new releases, specially focused on books for children.
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
The world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Our mission is to help people find and share books they love.
Internet Safety
FBI Parents' Guide to Internet Safety
Tips and Suggestions for parents on keeping their children safe online from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences.
Finding Great Websites for Kids
Great Websites for Kids is a compilation of exemplary websites geared to children from birth to age 14, collected by the American Library Association. All sites within the database are reviewed twice a year to guarantee sites are still relevant, appropriate and accessible.
A database of websites that have been reviewed for accuracy and educational value.
Best Websites from Common Sense Media
Hand-picked lists of fun, age-appropriate kids' sites and online games, complied by editors of Common Sense Media.
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