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White River School

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Library

Welcome to the Library

The library is committed to providing materials that support the Hartford School District curriculum as well as reading materials for students on a variety of subjects and reading levels.

The library offers an open as well as a fixed schedule. This ensures students a weekly visit that includes a library class and book selection time, and the opportunity to visit the library on an as needed basis. Students are encouraged to come in often to get a new book.

  • Pre K classes: once a week for 30 minutes
  • K-5 classes: once a week for 45 minutes

White River School participates in two Vermont book award programs.

  • The Red Clover Books is a children's choice award for students in grades K-4. The set of 10 books is circulated to each classroom for 4-6 weeks where teachers read them and incorporate them in the curriculum as appropriate. Students all over the state vote for their favorite book. The winner, chosen by the children of Vermont, is awarded the Red Clover Award.
  • The Golden Dome reading program is for students in grades 4-8. Students read from a list of 25 books. We choose those geared towards students in grades 4-5.. Children that choose to participate: vote for their favorite Golden Dome book in April, come to the library for an ice cream party, and an award book.

To read more about these children choice awards check out the Vermont Department of Libraries website.

Children proudly hold up books in the library with a poster saying 'Year of the Book' on a bulletin board behind them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Children browse a table filled with colorful books, their faces showing curiosity.

  • The computer says a book is overdue in 2 weeks. However, students may keep books until they are done with them.

  • Yes, PrK and K students check out books but the books stay in their classroom. Library books do not go home in these grades. 

  • If the book is damaged do not fix it at home. Please bring it to the library for repair. I have special tapes and glue for book repairs. If a book cannot be fixed there will be a charge. 

  • No. You just have to ask your teacher if you can come to the library. Ask first thing in the morning. 

  • Students in grade 1 can check out 1 book; students in grade 2 can check out 2 books. Students in grades 3-5 can check out 3 books.

Teacher

Kathleen Grady

Librarian [Email]