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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.
Authors We Have Learned About
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! |
Tomie DePaola |
Tomie DePaola is one of the most famous children’s authors of all time. His most beloved book is Strega Nona. If you’d like to learn more about Tomie, visit his website for stories, printables and so much more! |
Kevin O’Malley |
Kevin O’Malley is a great author and illustrator. He has written many of his own books including Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude and My Lucky Day. He often uses elements of comic books to make his stories more accessible to young and reluctant readers. Check him out at his website. |
Kate DiCamillo |
Kate DiCamillo writes for a young audience and her new series about Mercy Watson, the pig who loves buttered toast, is very popular. Check out her out at her website. |
Jan Brett |
Jan Brett is not only a fantastic author for young readers, she also is a talented illustrator well. Some of her most famous works include The Mitten, Gingerbread Baby and Hedgie Blasts off. Her website is filled with tons of activities to keep all ages busy! |
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