Mrs. Hale has been the librarian at Reno since 2017. Previously, she taught 2nd and 3rd grades in Fort Worth, and kindergarten in South Korea prior to that. She has a BA in English from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Master of Library Science degree from the University of North Texas. She enjoys hanging out with her husband and pets, traveling, swimming, biking, cooking, and running! She loves helping students find great books and make all kinds of discoveries! Follow Reno Elementary Library on Facebook.

Reno Elementary School Library is a place where creativity and discovery are sparked and nurtured by providing unrestricted access to information and encouraging curiosity. The library provides opportunities to create, explore, ask questions, find answers, and understand, while protecting users’ rights to privacy and intellectual freedom.

Goals:

• To inspire our students to become life-long inquirers, pursuers, and stewards of knowledge.

• To build and maintain a collection which is diverse, unbiased, and representative of all learning styles, perspectives, and interests.

• To provide learning experiences which encourage students, teachers, and community members become proficient users of 21st century information and technology, including meaningful endeavors into Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

• To support teachers and curriculum by providing necessary materials and appropriate guidance and instruction to students in all content areas.

• To provide unrestricted access to information, intellectual material, and resources.