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Nice to meet ya or reconnect if you are returning to Willard! I'm Ms. Harries, the librarian here at Willard School. I'm ready for a new school year filled with lots of reading, book sharing, discussions, story creation, digital making, and joyful play. Any questions during the year, stop by our Willard Library space. Everyone is welcome! You can also reach me via email at harriesl@district65.net.
Below you will find information pertinent to the operation of our library space.
Below you will find information pertinent to the operation of our library space.
Access & Checkout
Access & Checkout
All students are scheduled for a library period with their class once a week for instruction and to check out library books. In addition to the scheduled library period, students can visit the library each day from 8:05 to 8:20 and 3:25-3:35 for an open checkout period.
Kindergarten students check out 1 book for a period of 1 week (take home starts after fall break).
First grade students check out two books for a period of 1 week.
Students in grades 2-5 check out 3 to 4 books for a period of 1 week. Books are able to be renewed twice.
Overdue and Lost Books
Overdue and Lost Books
In District 65, we strive to teach students to be responsible and thoughtful of those around them throughout the school. When a book is overdue, students are verbally reminded about the book. Reminders of any overdue books will be sent via email to caregivers and parents once a month, beginning in October. Fines are NOT charged for overdue books, although students are reminded that books are meant for everyone to share and enjoy!
If students have lost or misplaced a library book, they are asked to have the adults in their family help them look carefully and return the materials as soon as possible. Students with unpaid charges may have limited library checkout until the books are returned. If the books are lost, families can pay for the book, or the student can be a library assistant during their library time (with teacher and parent approval). As a library assistant, they would be responsible for tasks like sharpening pencils, organizing materials at the table, or straightening the book shelves/book baskets.
Book Care
Book Care
Former 5th Graders shared some tips for Book Care. Check these reminders out below!
Use a bookmark instead of folding or dog-earing the pages.
Keep books in a space where you will remember to return them when they are due.
Flip the pages gently to prevent rips.
If you do rip the book by mistake, ask for help to repair the pages or spine.
Hold books carefully; do not step on them.
Read books, don't draw in them.
Recommend books to others.
Easy Ends
Easy Ends
After students complete book checkout, they will have an opportunity to engage in reading, make & take crafting, make & break activities, or technology explorations (check out the website list on the HOME page).
District 65 Library Mission Statement
District 65 Library Mission Statement
The D65 Libraries are committed to equipping students with diverse resources, skills, and tools to be responsible learners for a global society. We work with students, staff, and community members to develop digital & media literacy, information literacy, and literature appreciation. All students will engage in creativity, collaboration, problem solving, and inquiry to grow as independent learners and to have access to authentic experiences and explorations. The Library Department acts in alignment with the District’s commitment to equity and celebrating diversity, and the commitment to critical thinking.
Topics explored througout the year center around...
literature
STEAM making
social justice
information (research) and digital literacy
For additional information, click on the following links to view American Association of School Libraries standards and the Association of Illinois School Library Educator I-SAIL Standards, which guide the D65 Library Curriculum.
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