Fox Meadow Library 

Importance of library

The goal of the Scarsdale librarians is to encourage every student to develop a life-long love of literature and research. A collaborative approach between the librarian and the classroom teacher allows for authentic teaching of literature and information fluency skills and strategies. Students need to use the skills of inquiry to learn essential content and to construct new meaning. Instruction, designed around an inquiry framework, generates active learning and the formation of new understandings.

The information fluency skills required for independent and lifelong learning follow a coherent developmentally appropriate continuum of instruction and practice throughout grades K-12. This enables all of our children to succeed in our ever-expanding information rich world.

Library Staff

Library Hours

The library is open during normal school hours, 8:30-3:00.  

Book Selection

At the conclusion of library classes, students have the opportunity to select books to check out.  Students are encouraged to select at least one "just right" book.  This will differ depending on student's interests and abilities.  The other books selected are free choice and can vary in complexity.  

The number of books that a student is allowed to borrow varies based on their grade level.

• Kindergarten - 1 book

• First Grade - 1 book 

• Second Grade - 2 books

• Third Grade - 3 books

• Fourth and Fifth Grade - 4 books 

With their teacher's permission, students can also come to the library during the school day to return and exchange books.  

Lost or damaged books 

 While we do not charge overdue fees we ask that families pay the replacement cost for damaged or lost books.  Please contact: sdunn@scarsdaleschools.org if you have misplaced a library book.