Library News

Hooray for Book Fair!

The Dallin Book Fair was a huge success! Students spent time browsing the book fair talking about their reading interests. Special thanks to the Dallin PTO and Fantastic Book Fairs for an amazing book fair experience. Funds raised from the Dallin Book Fair help to fund Dallin programs, events, and PTO grants. 

Kindergarten and First Grades: Everybody Books and Special Picture Book Collection

Our K and 1st graders learned about four sections of the library they are most likely to browse for books. The Everyone Books & Special Picture Book Collections contain all of picture books. The Special collection area contains easy to browse book bins by topic (spooky, princess, adventure, funny) while the Everyone section organizes our picture books by author last name. They also learned about our short chapter books and non-fiction sections. 

Grades 2-5: Learning Sections of the library

Grades 2-5 spent multiple visits doing library scavenger hunts. These were hard and really challenged them to think about the importance of being proficient users of the library and not just their favorite sections. We have since focused on learning:

• The different sections of the library and calling them by their proper names. We have banned the phrase “over there” when telling peers where books are located. 

• We tested their knowledge on reading call numbers—the essential address label for every book! We started small - understanding the difference between “FIC”, “E”, “Graphics”. 

First Grade & Upper Grades: Hitting the Shelves Running!

Our First Graders wasted no time and began checking out books on their very first library visits! We've focused on reinforcing key habits of being great library patrons:

• Book Care: Gentle handling and safe storage of our library books.

• Returning Books: Bringing books back on time so others can enjoy them.

• Respecting the Collection: Alerting staff to damaged books and placing unwanted items on the library carts (not back on the shelf!).

Second through Fifth Grades also began book checkouts right away, revisiting and mastering our library norms and routines. We appreciate the leadership they show in maintaining our shared space!

Celebrating Heritage: Hispanic Heritage Month

The library was a hub of cultural learning during Hispanic Heritage Month! Students in the upper grades spent several weeks exploring the contributions of influential Hispanic figures. We learned about the perseverance and legacy of figures like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

Kindergarten Corner: Becoming Library Pros!

Our youngest students, the Kindergarteners, have had monumental first months in the library! They've successfully completed their library training, learning the essentials of book care, how to browse our collection, and the all-important skill of checking books out.

A huge milestone was reached when they became the first Dallin students to receive their very own Dallin Library Cards!

To lighten the serious nature of library training, Ms. M shared her love of vintage entertainment and introduced students to the Sesame Street Yip Yaps—the famously bewildered Martians. The mix of silent, intrigued concentration quickly gave way to a roaring wave of laughter! It was a perfect, memorable moment demonstrating that the library is a place for both quiet exploration and joyful discovery.

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A Big Step for Our Readers: Library Cards Are Here! 

We have some exciting news for all K-5 students: Official Dallin School Library Cards have arrived!

The announcement was met with such an amazing roar of applause and excitement—it turns out getting your own library card is a huge deal!

What's so special about these cards?

• They are exclusive and only work at our very own Dallin Library.

• They help us prepare for our future self-checkout system!

• This will give students more independence and a chance to take ownership of their book selection process.

• Library cards will stay at the Dallin School Library. Students know that if they accidentally take it back to class or home, they should make sure to return it to the library.