Library

Our library curriculum, guided by the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, is built around two main goals: fostering a lifelong love of reading and cultivating a passion for learning. Students learn to use the library not only to discover, enjoy, and share books, but also to apply the Big6 framework to find, evaluate, and create information efficiently, effectively, and ethically for both personal and academic purposes.

At the heart of our program is a vibrant, up-to-date collection in both English and Spanish that reflects the diverse interests, needs, and cultures of our community. We are committed to providing access to current, high-quality resources that inspire curiosity and support learning at every level.

The library is at the heart of learning on our campus. Students from Nursery through Grade 6 participate in engaging, regularly scheduled classes with our librarians. In Secondary, the librarian partners with teachers to support research, inquiry, and reading for pleasure, ensuring the library remains a place where curiosity and a love of learning thrive.  

Role of the library

• Support teaching and learning plans and programs.
• Ensure that the library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry and access to quality print and digital resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop information literacy.
• Coordinate guidance and training for staff and students in information literacy, digital literacy, and effective use of resources.
• Develop a collection that has current and relevant resources in a variety of formats to support inquiry learning.
• Promote the enjoyment of reading through the following:
  • Promote and foster the enjoyment of reading for pleasure, contributing to the development of reading skills.
  • Develop and contribute to the school reading culture through reading programs, initiatives, and events.
  • Provide leadership and support to teachers on reading engagement and developing lifelong readers.
  • Ensure the library collection provides a wide range of quality reading material, catering to diverse needs and interests.
• Provide the school community with a welcoming and positive learning facility.
• Enable community involvement.
• Foster student well-being.