Our Library/Media Team

The library at AELC is buzzing with excitement as our kindergarten students are checking out books from all over the library and enjoying many different Makerspace activities each week.  

• They have learned all about how to care for our books.  

• They have learned how to find a book, check it out, put it in their pouch and take it home to enjoy.  

• They know that their books and pouches are best friends like peanut butter and jelly!  

• They keep them together so they don’t lose their library books from week to week.  

• They have also learned the difference between fiction and non-fiction.  

• They love finding books in our newly, somewhat generified library.  

It is a work in progress but the bins with picture clues are a real bonus for our kindergarteners where their love for reading and learning begins here at AELC.  It’s been an incredible start to a new year! 

At East Library 1st and 2nd graders are learning about how a library runs. 

• They are learning to “borrow” the books. It’s cute that some students think their library card is a debit card and that they are buying the books when they are checking them out. 

• They are also learning responsibility for their books.  They are learning how to keep their books in a safe space, away from their pets, away from their water bottles, and that their books need to be returned by a certain date. 

• Our Makerspace Area has seen many creations using Lego’s, Spiky blocks, Wooden blocks, Magnetic Tiles and Roller Coasters made from Marble Run. 

Thank you to the Boosters for all their hard work in running the Scholastic Book Fair. Many students visited and enjoyed making new book purchases. They also had their first lesson in what is “tax”.  Not an easy task. 

Literary Buzz in the Hallways: Book Clubs Launch & Buckeye Award Voting

Our students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have officially launched their book clubs! Students are meeting during recess in small groups to read shared titles, find new favorites and talk about books. This collaborative setup makes reading a fun, social experience.

Across all grade levels, classes are reading the official nominees for the Buckeye Children’s Book Award. Because this award program celebrates books chosen by and for Ohio students, it gives our readers a fantastic opportunity to engage with top-tier, modern children's literature.

Later this fall, our students won't just be reading these titles—they will also be casting their official votes to help determine the 2026 Buckeye Children’s Book Award winner! We look forward to seeing our young literary critics make their voices heard.

● Newly Genrefied Library @ AMS! - students are finding it easier to find the books they need
● New Books have arrived - students are asking for specific books whether they are avid readers or not and they are showing interest in seeking a book to enjoy reading
●Makerspace has a variety of activities - each day has a STEAM theme. This year they are working on individual projects in any area of S.T.E.A.M. Students get excited to use the 3D printer.
● Our window features this month’s “Project of the Month” and many students participated.  Last month students enjoyed making a locker magnet with our magnet maker. 
● AMS Media Center is busy with a variety of activities on any day of the week! 

• The high school library has been buzzing with creativity and connection! Students have been exploring jewelry making, turning time in the library into an opportunity to design, experiment, and share ideas.

• Readers have also been stopping by to check out books and find their next great read. 

• During study hall, students are making good use of the space to collaborate, exchange ideas, and work alongside one another. 

• Mrs. Ittu’s students are also taking part in a book and writing project, connecting reading with their own writing and ideas. 

• There’s always something happening in the library—feel free to bring your class in to utilize the library space as an alternative teaching space!