Hello Hillside Hawks!

Our school library serves every student and staff member in our school. If you have any questions, please send Mrs. Butler (librarian) or Mrs. Early (library assistant) an email at any time.

Book Checkout

Each class visits the library every other week for a 50-minute lesson and checkout time. When students are not scheduled for the library, they may visit during open checkout, Monday through Friday. 

Each class has an opportunity on their off week to come to the library for a 10-15 minute checkout time. Please note which day your child has library, so you can help them return their books.

Students will go through Library Orientation the first month of school. They will learn how to locate books, checkout and make returns, how the library is organized, and the routines and expectations of library class.

Number of Books Each Grade Can Checkout at One Time:

• Kindergarten: 1 Book

• 1st-5th Grade: 2 Books

We encourage students to check out books that are “just right” for them. Choosing a “just right” book is taught and discussed in library lessons as well as part of reading instruction in the classroom. To help assist students in finding a “just right” book, there is a link on the Library’s website.