Dear Elementary Media Center
Our library is the educational heart of our school. It is also an important part of a child's
education. Our ever-growing collection includes fiction, easy-to-read fiction,non-fiction,
biography, and reference books. A comfortable reading area and a generous classroom
work space make our Library a special place where students will want to spend time
learning and enjoying their favorite books.
BOOK FAIR INFO:
FALL BOOK FAIR
October 1 - 5
October 4 - Family Night: 5pm to 7pm
SPRING BOOK FAIR
April 8 - 12
April 11 - Spring Fling and Art Show: 5pm to 7pm
(WebPage)
Book Care and Checkout Policy Bookcare
Dear Library Links
The New Online Catalog - Choose Dear Elementary to find your books and resources.
Scholastic Book Wizard - find a book that is "just right" for you!
Book Fair Online Ordering - this link becomes active just prior to and just after our Scholastic Book Fairs
MORE-Net Resources (may need to login if you are not on the building network)
Search MORE Net
Explora - Search for Primary Schoolers
Explora for Educators - Search for Lessons / Teaching Ideas
Science Reference Center - Search for Science Topics
Learning Express Online - Search Careers and Education Topics
Heritage Quest Online - Search for Genealogy / Ancestors / Families
Book Awards
Show Me Readers Award Nominee Books - Appropriate for grades 1, 2, and 3
Show Me Readers Award Books - Link to Missouri Association of School Librarians with more
information about the Awards.
Building Block Picture Book Award Nominee Books - Appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Building Block Picture Book Award - awarded by the Missouri Library Association - list of past recipients