Students visit the library during scheduled times to check out books either once or twice per week. The schedule changes each quarter.
Students generally check out 1 - 2 books unless additional materials are needed for class projects.
Students should either return or renew their books after one week has passed.
Lost or damaged books should be replaced. (Paperbacks $5.00, Hardbacks, $10.00)
Library Curriculum
Students participate in a variety of activities in the library media center. Many reading skills are reinforced in the library during scheduled class visits, such as skimming the text, making text connections, and identifying new infoirmation. Further, students are taught to use the online catalog to locate and access materials independently in the context of content instruction.
Minors Lane Elementary is fortunate to participate in the reading is Fundamental program. Through partnership wiuth the PTA, students experience reading motivation events and a free book distribution three(3) times a year. Each student receives three(3) free books each year to promote literacy!
Bookfairs are held twice per year. All profits earned from bookfairs go directly to purchasing new library books for students. Thanks for supporting Minors Lane Library theough the bookfair!
Fourth grade students collaborated during a science research project in the library. They used print and electronic resources to research a habitat. The students synthesized their information to create a 3-D poster like the one above in order to share their research findings with others.
Homework Help - Students can search this database of websites that have been evaluated and approved by JCPS teachers, librarians, and administrators by grade level, subject, and topic. http://fmpweb1.jefferson.k12.ky.us/StudentWebDev/FMPro?-db=StudentURL.fp5&-lay=web&-format=SearchElem.htm&-view
Louisville Free Public Library - http://www.lfpl.org/