Library

• Click Here For St. Theresa's Library Catalog to search for your next book.
• CHECK THE LEXILE LEVEL OF YOUR BOOK

Closed after school on early release days.

SUMMER BOOK LISTS:

• 189 Great Books for Catholic Kids  
• The Lectio Book Award List

During this special school year, the library operates on a fixed schedule. Pre- Kindergarten classes visit the library for storytime. Kindergarten through 5th grade students come to the library with their class and participate in a library skills lesson, check out books, explore the internet, research information, and read independently.
 
Library information skills, reading appreciation, and basic research skills are taught to Kindergarten through 3rd grade during their weekly library class. 4th-5th focuses on library information skills, technology, reading and research skills as well. These skills are taught in collaboration with the classroom teachers, usually on a specific topic being taught in the classroom. Teachers work collaboratively with the librarian to schedule research projects and literature-appreciation lessons.

The St Theresa Catholic School Library provides materials that promote the love of reading and support the curriculum of the school. The library provides printed, non-printed, and electronic resources for students, faculty, and parents. Students utilize library resources to complete assignments, explore ideas, and to select from a wide variety of recreational reading on many topics.  STCS students will become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, informed users of information, and life-long learners.

Just like playing a sport, an instrument, or taking part in another hobby, the more you practice reading the better reader you will become. Read the genres that interest you. Read non-fiction, poetry, magazines, ebooks, AND read out loud. Twenty minutes is an appropriate amount of time to read for a child who is an independent reader.
 
Audio books are also a wonderful source. Not only can audiobooks be entertaining, they allow listeners to hear explicit sounds of letters and letter patterns that form words. They help students engage in text and improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. 

Kindergarten through second-grade students may check out one book at a time for a two-week period.  Third-through eighth-grade students may check out two-three books at a time for a two-week period. Students may have their limit extended for a project or an assignment. Books may be renewed up to two additional times. The student must bring the book to the library in order to renew the book. Students will not be allowed to check out new books during the 4th nine weeks if they have an overdue book still out.

Accidents happen! If a book is accidentally damaged, the student should report the damage so that the librarian may, if possible, repair the book. If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair the book at home. The library uses special book tape and glue that resist heat and will not discolor. Just post a note on the damaged book to flag it. If a book is lost or damaged beyond use, the student will pay the cost of the book so that it may be replaced in the library.

We love volunteers in the library! Without volunteers the library can not offer all that it does to our students. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mrs. Wallace.