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.
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.
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New York Public Library Cards for Kids (NY State residents who are adults can also get a free NYPL card!)