Title: Welcome Back to School: A Look Inside Your Child’s First Week at the Library

Welcome to the new school year! It has been a wonderful first week in the library as students reconnected with favorite stories, explored our updated collection, and settled into great reading routines.

What We Accomplished This Week

• Library Orientations: Students toured the space, learned how to independently navigate our online catalog, and discovered our newly organized genre shelves.
• First Book Checkouts: Every student had the opportunity to select their first reading material of the term, from engaging graphic novels to rich non-fiction titles.
• Digital Literacy Foundations: Classes reviewed basic digital citizenship and learned how to log into our school eBook and audiobook platforms.

Library At-a-Glance

Topic	What Parents Should Know
Checkout Policy	Students may check out books each week (renewals allowed).
24/7 Digital Access	eBooks and audiobooks are accessible .
Hours & Access	Monday- 5th Grade Tuesday- Kinder & 2nd grade Wednesday-1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th grades Thursday- 6th grade Friday- Preschool

How to Support Reading at Home

• Ask About Their Choice: Have your child share why they chose their library book this week.
• Establish a Routine: Set aside 15–20 minutes of relaxed, screen-free reading time each evening.
• Explore Audiobooks: Log into our digital catalog together to find audiobooks for family commutes.

Partner With Us

I am thrilled to work alongside you this year to build strong research skills and foster a genuine love for reading. Bookmark http://www.mrsryanreads to stay updated on school book fairs, reading challenges, and monthly recommendations!

What is your child’s current favorite book or series? Drop a comment below so I can make sure we have it on our shelves!