Salem Elementary Library

Mission Statement

The Salem Elementary School Library seeks to provide a safe, welcoming space for all students to develop and practice skills that will contribute to lifelong learning, including the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking).


How to use the online library catalog


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Reading ebooks

Watch this video to learn how to read books using your device!

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Placing holds on books

Watch this video to learn how to place a hold on a print library book.

Emma Fox

School Librarian

efox2@wcpss.net

Library Policies

  • The library is open for circulation from 8:45 am - 3:30 pm every school day.

  • Students have the opportunity for book checkout during library specials and open circulation times in small groups or as a class.

  • All students can have a maximum of 5 books checked out of the school library at one time.

  • The book loan period is 3 weeks.

  • Damaged or lost books will incur a replacement fine - please take good care of our library books!


SPOT Expectations in the Library

S - Show Respect

Salem Salamanders show respect for the library and everyone in it by using kind words and following school rules.

P - Practice Self Control

Keep hands and feet to self and always use walking feet in the library.

O - Own Your Actions

Please let Mrs. Fox know about any damaged or lost library books.

T- Think Safe

Be safe on all the furniture in the library and be a responsible digital citizen when you are online.