A searchable database of the books in the library.
Library name: east meadow school
Password: none (leave blank)
Note: We have some books, mostly from the West Street School, that are not in the catalog (yet).
Students and staff at East Meadow can borrow books from the library. The checkout period is two weeks, but books can be renewed as long as there is not a waitlist.
Looking for reliable sources for a research project? Try one of these databases:
PebbleGo (biographies & animals, best for grades K-3)
Gale “In Context” Elementary
Boston Globe article archive
You may need to allow it to access your location.
E-books and digital audiobooks that can be borrowed any time of day, all year round, just like Libby from public libraries. Fourth- through sixth-graders note: Almost all of the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award (MCBA) nominees are in Sora!
To log in, select “East Meadow Elementary” from the drop-down menu and put in your school e-mail address.
Students in grades 2-6 have access through Clever.
Remember: the #1 rule is to keep your eyes up (not on your hands or the keyboard), and focus on accuracy over speed. Make sure to access Typing Club via Clever and not online, or your progress won't be saved!
Copies of MCBA books available for checkout
Students who finish an MCBA book can put a stamp on the board under the title(s) they read
Students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade are encouraged to participate in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award (MCBA) program. Students who read at least five of the 25 titles are eligible to vote for their favorite in April 2023.