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    Library Media Center

    Welcome to the Library Media Center.  We're thankful for this bright and cheerful space equipped with more than 16,000 volumes, projection screen, SmartBoard, ten computer carrels, and a mobile computer lab to assist in classroom research projects.   Our staff stands ready to assist  students in finding the latest must-read book or providing direction for a research project.  Follow this link to visit our LMC photo scrapbook.

    Mrs. Jennifer Brown, Library Media Specialist, is assisted by Mrs. Debbie Cairncross. 
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    Summer Reading 2013!

    Celebration day 8/24/13


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    Library Mission Statement:
    The WCGS Library Media Center program exists to provide students with literature that supports the WCGS mission and curriculum, challenges students to develop and engage their Christian worldview, and encourages and fosters a lifelong love of reading and ongoing discernment as a follower of Christ.

    Curriculum: 

    K-5:  All students in the elementary grades visit the library once per week.  In addition to checking out books, students learn library skills, information literacy skills, and hear read-aloud stories.

    6-8:  Middle school students may visit the library on their own or for information literacy lessons to accompany classroom curriculum.

    Events:
    We plan an annual Book Fair in November, a Used Book Exchange in May, and a Summer Reading Program from June through August.

    Hours
    Book check-out and AR (during school year): 1:00-3:45 p.m. daily.10 a.m. to noon, Monday and
    Friday only.
    Special Reading Programs:

    K-2, Monarch Award.  Early elementary students will participate in the Illinois Monarch Children's Choice Award by listening to nominated books during their visits to the library, and voting on their favorite book in February.  Follow the link to review this year's nominated books.
     
    3-5, Accelerated Reader.  Upper elementary students use the Accelerated Reader program to monitor reading progress on their independent reading.  Visit our Accelerated Reader page.

    4-5, Battle of the Books. This is an exceptional co-curricular opportunity for students who love to read.  Our team has had a very successful history in this Wheaton Public Library sponsored event.  Review this year's reading list at the WPL site, or contact Mrs. Joanne King (ext. 275) for more details.

    6th Grade Book Club.  New for 2012-2013!  Read more >
    6-8, The 100 Club.  Students have an opportunity to participate in the 100 Club Reading Program by reading from a list of 100+ great books and participating in related events and contests. Visit the 100 Club Page here.  

    Policies for checking out books?  Follow this link!
    Birthday Books and Library Donations: read more about these opportunities to assist our school.