2023-24 Library Program Overview
Hello friends and families,
The Carmel Unified School District has a comprehensive library program. At Captain Cooper Elementary School, the goal of our library program is to provide an updated inventory of engaging library books and materials, maintain a well organized library space, teach basic research/library skills, standards and policies to students, collaborate with staff to provide the best educational experience for our students, and to foster a love of reading and literature.
The Cooper library is home to approximately 6,000 books, including fiction, non-fiction, picture books, fables, reference materials, a growing genre of graphic novels and more. Students from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade have access to our rich collection of resources. Students choose from a variety of books that allow them to explore their interests, expand their knowledge, and support their academic journey.
Our library outreach program provides multiple reading challenges throughout the year. Each reading challenge offers recognition, certificates of achievement, fun prizes and a gift certificate from our very supportive community partner, The River Inn. Our library web page has many resources to choose from and more Cooper library information. The library also maintains a free-book cart, stocked with surplus books for students, staff and families. Anyone is welcome to donate books.
Lastly, students are responsible for their own library materials, with support from home. If a library book is lost or damaged, the book will need to be replaced either by paying a fine (the cost for the librarian to buy a new book), or with an exact copy of the book in satisfactory condition (via another source). Students are able to return books at any time via the book-return bin in the library. All books should be checked out through the library catalog system. Student check-outs and returns will be processed on designated library days. Book check-outs are for one week and usually limited to two books per student.
Let the reading begin!
Sincerely,
Tafay Wilson
Library Assistant
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