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Mission | Policies | Rules | Programs | Events
Media Center
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Amy Held, Library Media Specialist
Whitney Young's Media Center has thousands of books available to check out in various languages, including English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic. We have a kiva, a circular area with tiered seating where students can participate in read-alouds or readers' theatre. Additionally, there are five computers for student use of Internet research and online library book browsing. Amy Held, our Library Media specialist, maintains the Media Center as the school's hub of inquiry and knowledge and acquires and maintains diverse resources for students and teachers.
Mission
The mission of the school Media Center is to provide a safe learning environment, instill a love for reading, teach independent thinking skills, and build self-confidence in all students.
Policies
Checkout/Circulation Policy--Faculty
Staff may check out as many books as necessary. Please return promptly when finished with use.
Checkout/Circulation Policy--Students
Students may check out books daily. They are welcome to stop by any morning from 9:05 to 9:50 a.m. or on Monday and Friday afternoons after 2 p.m. Students with a scheduled library day (Kindergarten through grade two) should return books on these days.
Essential Agreements for Library Use & Books
- Carry books carefully.
- Keep books away from food and liquids.
- Keep books safe from animals and people.
- Agree to replace books if they are lost or destroyed.
Library Programs
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)--Students are given a free book three times a year to add to their home libraries.
Pizza Hut Reading Program--Students who reach the class-specified goal each month earn a free pan pizza coupon to redeem at Pizza Hut.
Louisville Free Public Library Summer Reading Program--Students earn great prizes by continuing to read during the summer months.
Library Events
Scholastic Book Fair--See librarian for details.