Welcome to the Library

Mrs. Brenda Powell

 Media Specialist   

Mrs. Powell reads a book to the students, using the latest technology.

Favorite Book and Author Websites

Library Media Program

     A sequenced program of library media instruction begins by introducing young students to the format of books, the enjoyment of reading, and the development of responsible book-borrowing habits.

•     With primary students, the emphasis will be on reading for pleasure; finding books of interest; using a library card; and the cycle of borrowing, returning, and borrowing again.  We will learn how a library is organized, and explore seasonal themes, authors and illustrators.
   
•      Intermediate students will focus on information seeking, or research, as an integral part of the library program.  Students will learn about many different sources for reliable information, beginning with a dictionary, a set of encyclopedias, an almanac, and moving on to databases and the Internet.  We will also practice using the Dewey Decimal system and enjoy the many genres of fictional literature for children.

     During a child's elementary years, an effective library media program will help to establish a lifelong habit of reading, both for pleasure and for information.  That, simply stated, is the overriding mission of the program.

Alabama Virtual Library- The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources

Selma- Dallas County Public Library- You can browse titles on line by using this link.

         Books for Kindergarten thru 3rd grade

1. “Edward and the Pirates” David McPhail

2. “Who's In Rabbit's House” by Verna Aardema

3. “Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later” by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard

4. “Berlioz the Bear” by Jan Brett

5. “Allison's Zinnia” by Anita Lobel

6. “Wolf!” by Becky Bloom

7. “Thundercake” by Patricia Palocco

8. “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka

9. “Possum Magic”  by Mem Fox                 

10. “Ten Little Rabbits”  by Virginia Grossman & Sylvia Long 

Books for Fourth-Graders

1.      “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” by Richard Atwater

2.      “A Bear Called Trouble” by Marion Dane Bear

3.      “The Penderwicks” by Jeanne Birdsall

4.      “The Dark Stairs” by Betsy Byars

Books for Fifth-Graders

1. “The Boys Start the War” by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
2. “Riding Freedom” by Pam Munoz Ryan
3. “Frindle” by Andrew Clements
4. “Wringer” by Jerry Spinelli
5. “The Giver” by Lois Lowry

                                                Books for Sixth-Graders

1.      “Absolutely, Normal Chaos” by Sharon Creech

2.      “Am I Naturally This Crazy?” by Sara Holbrook

3.      “Colin Powell” by Rose Blue and Corinne Nadir

4.      “Crash” by Jerry Spinelli

5.      “Dragonwings” by Laurence Yep 

Reading Activities

With thousands of words in every issue, newspapers are a great way to build your youngster’s reading skills. Grab a paper and try these activities.

Matching game:

Have your child cut out several photographs and their captions separately. Mix them up. Matching the captions and the photos will improve his reading comprehension.

Scavenger hunt:

List items in the newspaper (car ad, crossword puzzle, weather forecast) and ask your youngster to find and circle each one. He’ll build research skills as he looks through the pages.

ABC Order:

Together find the names of five to 10 countries, states and cities in headlines of stories. Let your child copy each one onto an index card and arrange the cards in alphabetical order. This will help him practice spelling and learn about geography.