About the Library
About the Library
Library is Open During School Hours
The library is available every school day for individual students, small groups, and classes to
- return and borrow library materials;
- read and study;
- work on school assignments, research and projects;
- attend and participate in read-alouds, storytelling, puppetry, book talks, library skills instruction, class presentations and performances, and special programs
The Librarian Works with Staff
- preparing book lists;
- offering reading suggestions;
- locating and pulling library materials;
- co-planning and co-teaching library skills that are an integral part of students' research and other assignments; and
- providing staff one-on-one, small group, and large group library tutorials and instruction
Destiny Online Library Catalog
- Anyone may search Carroll Elementary Library's Destiny Online Catalog without logging in.
- Students and staff MUST LOG IN to view their current and past checkouts; place holds; recommend books; and create reading lists.
FollettShelf Digital Library
- Anyone may search Carroll Elementary Library's FolletShelf Digital Library without logging in.
- Students and staff MUST LOG IN to check-out digital eBooks and audiobooks; view their current and past checkouts; place holds, create reading lists; and highlight, make notes, add bookmarks to digital books being read and save these for viewing another time.
Mobile Apps for Your Digital Device
- DestinyQuest: search the library catalogue of print and digital books on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device
- BryteWave K-12: read and listen to digital books online or download them to your iPad or Android Tablet for offline reading and listening;
Online Subscription Resources: Ask your librarian for the campus login.
Students and Staff
- Enchanted Learning
- Britannica Online
- Kids InfoBits
- National Geographic Kids
- World Almanac Online
- World and I
- Discovery Education Streaming
- Safari Montage
- Mailbox Magazine Online (PreK edition is only available in print in the library)
Choosing Books in the Library
Sudents learn through practice and guidance to:
- select age-appropriate book/s of interest;
- select useful books for completing school assignments and research projects; and
- find all varieties and genres of books by their location and call number.
Borrowing Books in the Library
Students learn through practice and guidance to:
- check-out and return library books in a timely manner;
- take care of the borrowed books;
- tell the librarian if a book gets damaged or lost; and
- pay for lost or badly damaged books.
There are many ways parents and guardians can teach their children the value of reading and the library.
- Show interest in the books your child brings home from the library.
- Set aside at least 15 minutes/day for reading aloud together.
- Let your child see you reading.
- Help your child find a special place to keep library books safe from pets and younger siblings.
- Encourage your child to put library books he is ready to return in his backpack so he can take them back to school the next school.
- Take your child to the public library to check out books together and to attend special children's programs.