"In the school library, learners engage with relevant information resources and digital learning opportunities in a culture of reading. School librarians initiate and elevate motivational reading initiatives by using story and personal narrative to engage learners. School librarians curate current digital and print materials and technology to provide access to high-quality reading materials that encourage learners, educators, and families to become lifelong learners and readers."(ALA, 2024).

The National Information Literacy Standards and the American Association of School Libraries: National School Library Standards are the standards that lead instruction.  Library lessons are also created to introduce, reinforce, and supplement the Virginia Standards of Learning which are taught in the classroom. 

Little Judges are expected to demonstrate our VACDES expectations of SAFE, KIND, and RESPONSIBLE while in the library.

• Read aloud to your child.
• Let your child read aloud to you.
• Talk about what has been read.
• Visit your public library and help your child get a library card.
• Have a special place in your home for library books

In library class, students will work on:

• finding a just-right book.
• selecting books to read for enjoyment.
• using online databases, such as PebbleGo and World Book Online.
• author/illustrator studies.
• appreciating children's literature.
• learning songs and poems.
• library skills.
• exploring the online library catalog - Destiny Discover.