Book Choices

The Granby library services students in Grades K-6. This means we have a variety of books on different subjects, reading levels and interests. What might be appropriate for one child might not be an ideal choice for another. As part of library lessons students are taught how to select “just right” books. Please talk to your children about your expectations (picture books, easy-to-read chapter books, G-rated or PG-rated DVDs, etc.). I will try to encourage age-appropriate choices but sometimes this is not possible in a library of 14,000 books.

5^th graders have access to the Young Adult shelf at Granby library (books such as The Maze Runner, The Outsiders, The Hunger Games, etc.) If you do not want your child to borrow YA books please have a conversation with your child regarding what you believe is appropriate for him/her. Please feel free to e-mail me with questions and concerns: amayberry@wscloud.org

Students in 5th grade are taught how to use interlibrary loan in Worthington schools. Students can request a copy of a book from another school, including Worthington middle schools and high schools. Again please discuss with your child your expectations. (Occasionally I will request a parent note if a student is requesting a book about mature topics.) It is also important for students to understand that in a democratic society freedom of information is essential.