Welcome to the The Elk Plain K-8 school library website. We are open from 7:30am-2:30pm every school day and 24 hours a day online. Throughout the year we'll be posting the latest and greatest library and technology information below. Looking forward to a great year!

"Even the silence has a story to tell you. Just listen, listen, listen."

~Jacqueline Woodson

Mrs. Link is beginning her 3rd year as the Elk Plain K-8 teacher-librarian. She has 2 daughters who are Sky Warriors and she also spent time on the PTA board. She is thrilled to be in her new position as the teacher-librarian and works very hard to make the space inviting for everyone. Right now she is enjoying reading sci-fi and narrative nonfiction books!

Christine Link

clink@bethelsd.org

253-800-7955 (office)

Mrs. Keane came from Graham-Kapowsin High School two years ago and loves working with younger kids! She is a wife, mother and grandmother. She keeps book checkout, curriculum, phone calls and iPad troubleshooting manageable through her powers of positivity and flexibility.

Tracey Keane

tcraigkean@bethelsd.org

253-800-7995 (circulation desk)

Book checkout is dependent on student need. Generally, if a student is an avid reader they are free to have as many books as they can responsibly manage. Until that time, book checkout is scaffolded at these grade levels but the opportunity to checkout more books is always an option after talking with Mrs. Link.

• Kindergarten begins with one book at a time beginning in November. Once routines are well established they may check out 2 at a time.
• 1st-3rd may have up to 3 books checked out at a time.
• 4th-8th may have up to 5 books checked out at a time.

Loan periods are 3 weeks (except for high demand graphic novels). However, for classes that come to the library once a week (K-3) it is a good idea to return books on library day so the maximum number of books can be swapped. Most books can be renewed as long as there is not a hold on it. High demand graphic novels have a 1 week loan period.

Start your book search from home here! You can place a book on hold by selecting "More Details" once you've selected the book cover. The student logs in with their student ID (lunch number) and birthday password and then selects Hold. We'll contact them when the book is ready to be picked up!