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Welcome to the library! We serve students and faculty in the OESJ Elementary school building. Here, we invite young readers to step into a world of endless possibilities! Our library is a magical place where stories come alive, questions find answers, and imaginations soar.
Ms. Maldonado is available for library visits and book checkout at the Elementary Library on odd-days from 7:30-9:30! Reserve time on the calendar.
Mrs. Baker is available daily from 11:30 to 12:15 to welcome students to the library and offers book checkout! Reserve a slot to visit.
October Highlight: Storybook Pumpkin Patch
October Highlight: Storybook Pumpkin Patch
Starting October 14, 2025, students are invited to help us grow our storybook pumpkin patch by decorating a pumpkin to look like a favorite book character. ❤️ Click Here to see a gallery of entries so far!
Catalog: Our library catalog is hosted on Alexandria. Browse our collection and use the call number to find the book you want. Can't find the book you want? Ask about Inter-library Loan (ILL)
Teaching Book Lists: These are lists of books we have in the library, curated by Ms. Maldonado, to assist with gathering books for teaching or helping select books on a theme. Request a new book list with this form!
E-books: We have a e-books and audiobooks available through SORA, which is browsable on any computer or device.
Video walkthrough for setup coming soon!
Meet Ms. Maldonado
I have been a school librarian since 2015, when I graduated from Simmons College, in Boston, MA where I earned an MLIS (Master's in Library and Information Science) degree. I love reading and research and some of my fondest memories from childhood involve the joy of literature and discovery in libraries. Here's a picture of the Cohoes Mastodon replica that lived in the first public library I remember and left me awestruck and a library enthusiast for life! I also love maker culture and all things tech, entrepreneurship, and invention related.
Extra Resources
Extra Resources
Community Sites
New York Public Library Cards for Kids (NY State residents who are adults can also get a free NYPL card!)
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