Located in the very center of our school, the library is the place to explore the world of children's books and is a stepping stone to finding information. Students and staff enjoy books, magazines, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videotapes, books-on-tape and puppets.

All students and staff are encouraged to use the library as often and whenever needed for pleasure reading, informational needs and resources to suppport classroom learning.

Students in grades K-2 have weekly visits to the library for story time, book borrowing and library skills. Third, fourth and fifth graders use the library individually, in small groups or as a whole class for book borrowing, library/research skills classes and for research. Teachers and the librarian collaborate in planning so that classes relate to what is being studied in the classroom.

Parents are also welcome to visit the library and may borrow materials from the general collection.

Student circulation varies according to grade level. There are no fines for late returns but students are required to return overdue materials before borrowing additional items.

"The mission of the library media program of the Portland Public Schools is to promote literacy and to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information, equipped with the necessary skills and desire to become lifelong learners."