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Gum Spring Middle Library Mission Statement:
Gum Spring Middle Library Mission Statement:
The mission of Gum Spring Middle Library is to inspire a love of reading, foster curiosity, and empower students to become critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, and lifelong learners.
All are Welcome!
All are Welcome!
We have over 14,000 books!
Our digital collection includes over 3,000 digital titles.
Library Staff
Library Staff
Mrs. Topness
Mrs. Topness
Librarian
cathleen.topness@lcps.org
Mrs. Yalavarthi
Mrs. Yalavarthi
Librarian
michelle.yalavarthi@lcps.org
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Williams
Library Assistant
sue.williams@lcps.org
Library Policies
Library Policies
Hours 8:30-3:38
Students can visit the library with their class, before school or during class/resource with an e-hall pass.
Students can search for a book in LCPS Go
Library Research Databases are available in LCPS Go
Students can put a book on hold through the Library Schoology course.
August/September Library Highlights
August/September Library Highlights
Read and Ride bike in the library
Library Mystery Orientation
Sarthak Mishra Student Author Event
Students waiting to meet Sarthak Mishra
Students reading from an English Class
Morning Checkout
Student Searching for a book
Morning Checkout
October Library Highlights
October Library Highlights
Students using the new "If You Like" display
Collaborative Lesson with Mr. DiCaprio's students
Makerspace coloring
Student searching for a book using the "If You Like" display
During the month of October, We have added over 574 new books to our library!
We also have new playaways for student checkout.
November/December Updates
November/December Updates
Foil Fun Makerspace Activity
Foil Fun Makerspace Activity
We won the Knowember Battle of Braddock Challenge
We won the Knowember Battle of Braddock Challenge
Author Visit
Author Visit
Om Joshi
Om Joshi
Professional Development Presentation
Professional Development Presentation
7th grade History Presentations
7th grade History Presentations
Pencil Pouch Makerspace
Pencil Pouch Makerspace
January/February Library Updates
January/February Library Updates
7th Grade Science Research Lesson
7th Grade Science Research Lesson
Students learned about citing sources and databases to support their environmental issue project.
Library Makerspace February
Library Makerspace February
Students will have the opportunity to make a bookmark on Feb 13th during lunch. Please sign up on Schoology.
Oculus Virtual Reality Experience
Oculus Virtual Reality Experience
Dr. Baggot's students had the opportunity to visit the International Space Station with the VR
Book Character Snowman Contest
Book Character Snowman Contest
Library Display
Library Display
Animal Book Display
Animal Book Display
GMS Library Book Vending Machine
GMS Library Book Vending Machine
Starting in the 3rd quarter, all students are invited to participate in the Gum Spring Bingo Reading Challenge.
Students can earn a free book by reading 10 books while completing a variety of fun reading challenges. Bingo sheets are available in the library.
Click here to see a video about the reading challenge.
If you have any questions, please email a member of the library staff.
If you would like to purchase a book for our book vending machine wish list, please click here.
7th grade WWI History Footlocker Lesson
7th grade WWI History Footlocker Lesson
Mr. Claros comparing a modern and a WWI helmet
Students Examining Artifiacts
Students Examining Artifiacts
Authentic and Replica Artifacts from WWI
Students Examining Artifacts
Students Examining Artifacts
Students examing a canteen from WWI
Click here to see the events at Gum Spring Public Library.
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