What's New?

Lots of students are creating and sharing awesome stories and graphic novels. Visit our new Student Authors page to read their work!

Zoinks, a being from another world, has come to the Parkdale library. Find out more about him in this episode of Baffling Mysteries.

Zoinks has questions, and he's hungry for answers! Click to visit the new ZOINKS WANTS TO KNOW page for your chance to win!

March 2022 unboxing video: get a sneak peek at some of the amazing new books coming to our library!

Author Visit

We had so much fun hosting Jarrett Krosoczka on Friday, March 11. He talked to students at Parkdale and even made a special appearance at the middle school to see our fifth-graders. He talked to us about the inspirations for his stories, his creative process, and the life of an author/illustrator. He even shared some of the digital drawings he made while he talked! Some are static images, others are time-lapse videos. Check them out below.

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Award-winning author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka is visiting Parkdale in Spring 2022. Get excited!

Visit Jarrett Krosoczka's website, Studio JJK!

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Tools

Library Catalog

The Destiny library catalog can help you find what you're looking for!

Staff Book Sign-Out

Teachers, click here to sign out materials if no library staff are available.

Research

Use our research tools to discover something new and amazing!

STEAM

Head here for some cool projects you can try at home!

Get a sneak peek at some of the brand-new books in the Parkdale library!

All About Reading

Bad Day at Riverbend

Big Bad Bubble

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Dino Duckling

Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

Hello Lighthouse

Lady Pancake &Sir French Toast

Number One Sam

Old Rock (is not boring)

Perfect Time For Pandas

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Shark vs. Train

Sumo Kitty

They All Saw a Cat

Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

Ultrabot's First Playdate

Wishtree

Borrow a Book!

It's book checkout time! I've tried to make this as easy as possible while still gathering enough information to make sure I can find the right book for you.

For now, all students are able to borrow one book at a time. If this system runs smoothly, we will allow more checkouts.

The good news is, you do not have to wait for library day to request a book! If you finish your book, bring it back and request a new one! Any book you request will be delivered to your classroom.

Note: you must be logged into your East Aurora school account to see and use the form.

Find your next favorite story!

Head here and click "Downloadables" to access tons of amazing e-books! You'll need a library card to download them.

The video on the right will teach you how to search and download e-books. You'll also get to see what an e-book looks like when you open it on your screen and start flipping through it.

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So many stories, so little time!

Click to advance through the slides and see some great book recommendations. Your book review could be featured here!

Mr. Duff's Awesome Reads

Parkdale Library Mission Statement

Reading is the foundation for all other learning. The mission of the Parkdale Library is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where all students have access to the books and information they need to become lifelong readers and inquisitive learners. Students will engage with stories and information in both print and digital formats; develop critical thinking skills; and learn to use information ethically and responsibly.

Collection Development Policy

The goal of collection development is to develop and maintain a collection of relevant, popular, and useful library materials for the students of Parkdale Elementary. The library collection is meant to reflect the diversity of our school population and respond to the recreational and informational needs of our students and staff.

Contact

Christopher Duff | Library Media Specialist | cduff@eak12.org | 716-687-2352 x4230