Library / Media Center - Indian Lake
In the library, we find great books, magazines and websites to use for learning and pleasure. We learn how to access, use and present information safely and accurately. We work with our classroom teacher and Mrs. Shook on projects that extend what we are studying in the classroom.
To see the collection of books in the Indian Lake library, please use the online library catalog here.
Circulation Policy
- Kindergarten – 1 book
- 1st grade – 2 books
- 2nd grade – 2 books
- 3rd grade – 3 books & 1 magazine
- 4th grade – 3 books & 1 magazine
- 5th grade – 3 books & 1 magazine
Materials are checked out for a 2-week time period. Students may renew their materials for another week if they are still needed.
Students are not charged overdue fines; however their borrowing privileges may be restricted until the overdue materials are returned. If a book is lost or damaged, a replacement fee will be charged.
Online Tools
Kid Friendly Search Engines
Reading Suggestion Sites
Reference Websites
- MeL
- Word Central - (dictionary and thesaurus)
e-books
- MeL - ( eBook K-8 Collection)
- Get Epic
- Reading IQ
- Unite for Literacy
- Storytime with Ryan and Craig
- Storyline Online
New Nonfiction Books
Tom Brady: NFL Great and Super Bowl MVP by Grace Hansen. This simple biography explores the life and career of Tom Brady, an athlete who has accomplished many feats.
The Titanic (History Smashers) by Kate Messner. A nonfiction book about the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels.
The Shark Book by Steve Jenkins. This brilliantly illustrated picture book explores the lives, habits and types of sharks, one of the world's oldest and most feared species.
The Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford. Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history
Where are the Constellations by Stephanie Sabol. The author relates many of the constellation stories and explains what stars actually are: how they formed, why they die, and how they're grouped into constellation families.
The U.S. Coast Guard by Allen Morey. Readers will learn about the U.S. Coast Guard, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces
