Library Procedures

The Sparke Library Media Center is available to all students and staff throughout the school day.

Our library houses many picture books, chapter books, nonfiction books, magazines and much, much more! During the year, students will learn general library procedures and policies as well as as valuable research and literacy skills. Our goal is for the students to be comfortable in a library setting and become responsible lifelong learners.

Each class has a scheduled 45-minute library period. During this time students listen to stories, are introduced to information and research skills, explore a variety of authors, and check out/or renew books.

Students will have time at the end of every library class to browse the collection and select a book to take home. Kindergarten takes home 1 book per week and first grade is allowed 2 books per week. Book checkout will begin in October. Library materials are checked out for a period of one week. Students are encouraged to renew books that they have not finished exploring.