Bottineau Public School Libraries

The Bottineau Public School Libraries serve grades PreK-12. There are three libraries within the school:

1) Central Elementary Library (PreK-2)

2) Middle School Library (3-6)

3) Junior High/High School Library (7-12)

Bottineau Public Schools Mission Statement:

We are here to provide opportunities that allow all students to develop their potential intellectually, socially, and physically as they prepare to meet the challenges of a diverse global society.

Library Mission Statement:

Bottineau Public School Libraries create a community of life-long learners who effectively utilize multiple forms of information and find enjoyment in the printed word.

Library Goals:

1) To help satisfy students’ needs for curriculum-related materials

2) To fulfill student’s wishes concerning materials for recreational purposes

3) To provide teachers with professional information

Services:

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 (Monday-Thursday) 8:00-3:30 (Friday)

Staff: Alysa Palmer, Library Media Specialist

Stephanie Olson, Paraprofessional at Central Elementary

Cathi Reinoehl, Paraprofessional at Middle School

Melonie Bowers, Paraprofessional at Junior High /High School

Library Advisory Board

*In the process of being developed

Orientation: High School-All 7th grade students will be given a library orientation during the first week of school. New students will also be invited to come in for orientation to the library.

Middle School/Elementary-All students will be given a library orientation during the first week of school