In the Brown School Library, students engage in weekly lessons that focus upon research, technology, and literature. Utilizing print and digital collections, students will ask questions, gather information from a variety of resources, communicate their findings, and evaluate results. Students will become effective, efficient, and ethical users of information in their development as lifelong learners. The library media specialist works in partnership with classroom teachers to support grade level instructional goals and learning objectives. Students will strengthen their critical thinking skills, foster an appreciation of literature, and nurture their curiosity about the world.
Schedule of Library Classes 2025-2026
Students participate in weekly library classes for 45 minutes. Every five weeks, students have two library classes in one week.
Monday follows a rotating five-week cycle of classes.
Tuesday
Mrs. McMahon
Ms. Sheppard
Mrs. Zisson
Ms. McGuinnes
Mrs. Herendeen
Wednesday
Mrs. Machado
Ms. O'Connor
Mrs. Hecht
Mrs. O'Flynn
Ms. Hall
Thursday
Mrs. Bruett
Ms. Collins
Mrs. Duffy
Mrs. Leavitt
Mrs. Janock
Friday
Mr. Bowen
Ms. Johnson
Mrs. Ross
Ms. McGonagle
Mrs. Willard
Students in kindergarten and first grade may borrow one book each week.
Students in second and third grade may borrow two books each week.
Students may borrow no more than four books in all.
Our loan period is two weeks.
Students may renew a book, as long as no other patron has requested the book.
Students may return their books on any school day.
Marblehead School Committee Policies:
- Library Materials Selection and Adoption
- Library Reconsideration Procedure
As our funding for books is limited, we ask that lost or damaged books be replaced. Please make checks payable to Town of Marblehead.
Students will focus upon the following digital literacy topics, so that they may make thoughtful decisions at home and at school.
- online safety and security
- digital citizenship
- digital devices and tools
- responsible use of technology
All students will adhere to the expectations set forth by the Marblehead Public Schools Student Acceptable Usage Policy.