Welcome to the Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Welcome to the Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Library Media Center!
Library Media Center!
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Need assistance reach out to your media team
Mrs. Mary Cohen - Media Specialist
Mrs. Jessica Lund - Media Assistant
WELCOME to SUMMER
Montgomery County Public Libraries is challenging YOU to keep reading and learning all summer long. MCPL’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge offers all ages a chance to fill their summer with great books, fun programs, and a chance to earn some prizes along the way.
Track your progress June 13–August 21, 2026
We are proud to announce that our school has been recognized as a Common Sense School through Common Sense Education ! 🎉
This recognition highlights our commitment to teaching students how to use technology safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully. Through digital citizenship lessons, students learn important skills like online safety, media balance, and how to be kind and respectful in digital spaces.
We are excited to continue supporting our students as they grow into responsible digital learners and leaders!
Free Online Tutoring for MCPS Students Brainfuse HelpNow
Free Online Tutoring for MCPS Students Brainfuse HelpNow
Help your students access free, live online tutoring through Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Brainfuse HelpNow. With a library card, students can connect with tutors, get writing feedback, and build skills in all core subjects.
👉 Makerspace Amazon Wish List
Contributions are appreciated but not expected. Thank you for supporting our learners!
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Library Media Lessons
Kindergarten and 1st grade students will visit the library every week. 2nd and 3rd grade students will come to the library on an A/B week schedule. 4th and 5th grade students will visit the library for collaborative lessons to enrich the learning happening in their classrooms.
Throughout the year students will learn how the library works, exploring new books, building research skills and celebrating the joy of reading!
Student Checkout
Library books are due 2 weeks from check out. Dojo reminders will be sent out the day before your child visits the library. Overdue notices will be sent out every quarter, or on a case by case situation.
Number of books students can check out:
Kindergarten: 1 book
First Grade: 1 books
Second Grade: 3 books
Third Grade: 3 books
Fourth Grade: 4 books
Fifth Grade: 4 books
Open Book Checkout
Students can drop by the library media center anytime -- with their classroom teacher's permission -- to check out library books. Students also have time to check out library books during their library lessons.
Monthly Media schedule is posted below:
Do you have a student that needs technology for home?
Do you have a student that needs technology for home?
Families can fill out the google forms below to request an at-home chromebook.
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