Parent Resources

Mission Statement:

The mission of our library is to empower all students to be effective users of information and information technology in order to communicate ideas and solve problems in an ever-changing world, and to foster life-long literacy.

Improve student achievement

Grow Readers

Empower scholars in a technology driven world

Nurture life-long learning

Click on the SignUP Genius button to sign up to volunteer!

Library Volunteers.pdf

Student and Parent Resources

Student/Parent Tutorials

10 Things to Know About Our Library

Books are due each week on library day.
Students may have up to 2 books on HOLD at a time, and only 1 of a particularly popular series (such as Dog Man or Wimpy Kid).
No new checkouts until previous books are returned.
Overdue reminders will be delivered every other month via email and in printed form at parent conferences.
Please store library books in backpacks so they’re never forgotten or damaged!
Please keep pets, liquids, dirt, markers or anything else that could cause harm away from library books.
Please contact your librarian to find out how to make reparations for loss or damage to library books.
All students earn their way to increased checkout privileges by returning books on time and in good condition.
Checkout Limits:
- Kinder & 1st Grade: 1 book at a time
- 2nd – 5th Grades: 2 books at a time (more as needed for individual reading needs or class projects)

PARENT/SIBLING LIBRARY CARDS

Would you like additional books for your child to read beyond those the check out during class? Does your child have younger siblings not in school yet? Did you know that parents/guardians can use the Mitchell Library, too!

Selecting Books for Your Child: Finding 'Just Right' BooksHow can parents help their children find books that are not "too hard" and not "too easy" but instead are "just right"? Here's some advice.

What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like youWhat Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you. Register for free to build your own book lists

TikTok Safety TipsManage TikTok with these easy settings. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

The Public Libraries of Albuquerque and Bernalillo Counties provide free and open access to a broad range of materials and services to people of all ages and backgrounds. The specific collections and services of the public library near you are designed to meet the specific needs of your community.

Report abuse