Coventry Grammar School Library Media Center

Mr. Lowman

Mrs. Christie

Hours:  Monday - Friday - 8:10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Services:

Teaching - Students visit the library each week with their class for a scheduled period.

• Good library citizenship, literature appreciation, vocational skills and a love of reading are the main focus of the Library Media Program.
• At each grade level students are encouraged to explore different types of literature by author, subject or genre.
• As students progress to higher grade levels, they are given more opportunities for independence and responsibility in selection, reading, care and return of library books.

 

Circulation

• Students may return and select new books each morning (or afternoon for p.m. kindergarten) on a daily basis with their teacher's permission.
• A limit of one book for kindergarten and grade one students and two books for grade two students.
• Additional books for reports may be checked out with permission from classroom teachers.
• Parents may check-out additional books for their children.   The Library Media Center also has a limited collection of books, videotapes, and DVDs on topics of family learning and supporting at-home reading programs.
• There are no fines for overdue books.
• Students who are not finished with their book by the due date are asked to bring the book in for renewal.
• Reminder notices are sent home with the name and replacement cost (if lost) of the book approximately once a month.
• Lost items are asked to be replaced by sending in a specified replacement price.  If an item is returned after you have paid this price you will be reimbursed.

 

Links for Student Research

 

Here are some great websites that are age appropriate and help students find the information that they need.

 

http://www.factmonster.com
http://www.askforkids.com
http://www.kidsclick.org

 

 

Mr. Lowman’s Author of the Month – October

 

Mo Willems

 

Mo Willems is the author of many popular books for young readers including The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, Knuffle Bunny and Today I Will Fly.  He is a very talented artist and his illustrations make his stories come to life.  Willems is able to mix humor and life lessons seamlessly, which benefits readers of all ages.  Make sure to check out his website for more information!

 

 

 

 

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