Hours
Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.  
McKean Elementary Library is an "open-access" media center where students are welcome to use the library during the school day - with their classes, in small groups or individually - to check out and return materials, to read for pleasure or information, to hear stories, or research topics for reports, using a variety of resources. The Library Staff is available to help students with whatever needs they may have.

The "Reading Well" in the McKean Elementary School Library is a cozy and comfortable place where students can explore the wonders of reading! Students enjoy the comfortable surroundings of the reading well to either read a story on their own or enjoy a class time activity with the Librarian. Parents are encouraged to monitor what their child is reading and to read with their children at home.

Starting with Kindergarten, all classes come into the library once a week for 40 minutes. Please check your child's schedule to see on what day your child has library. During their class, students learn a new library skill and/or are read a new story before they check out their books.

New books are added to the collection each year, and are selected to appeal to a wide range of reading interests and levels. Books are also added to support the curriculum and for use with the Accelerated Reader Program. About 70 % of the collection are Accelerated Reader titles with accompanying quizzes. Students can find a wide assortment of interesting books within their own personal comfort zone of reading levels. Fiction and non-fiction as well as a reference section and magazine area give the students a wide selection from which to choose.

Check-out Policy
Books are checked out for one week and may be renewed once if necessary.

• Each student in Kindergarten is allowed to check out one book (preferably from the "e" section).
• Each student in first grade may sign out one book of their choice and 1 AR book.
• Students in second, third and fourth grade are allowed one "choice" book and one AR book (3rd and 4th grade are allowed to substitute either one magazine or one reference book for their "choice" book)
• Each student will be responsible for returning all library materials on the day of their next library class (books may be renewed for an additional week pending library staff approval)
• If materials are not returned, overdue notices are sent home with the student. If a book is more than 4 weeks overdue, borrowing privileges are revoked
• Fines are not charged for overdue materials, however damaged or lost materials must be paid for before borrowing privileges are reinstated and students are allowed to borrow additional library materials.
• Audio Visual materials are curriculum supported and generally signed out by teachers.

 

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