Library
Welcome to the Library!
The mission of the Library and Information Program is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information.
Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Gallant say, "We are excited to have you join us in the library!"
Contact Us
Mrs. Martin, Librarian
Mrs. Gallant, Library Assistant
Information About Our Library Program
- Students attend library class once each week.
- The number of books students check out each week is dependent on their grade level (K: 1 book, First: 2 books, Second: 2 books, Third: 3 books, 2/3 Quest: 3 books, Fourth: 4 books, Fifth: 4 books, 4/5 Quest: 4 books)
- Students keep their books for 2 weeks before the books are considered overdue.
- If you think you have lost a library book, just keep looking for it! Books are almost never lost. They have just taken a vacation to somewhere like under a bed. Eventually, if you really cannot find the book, if you choose, you can send a replacement copy into the library. Replacement copies can be purchased from any bookseller. They do not need to be special library copies.
Ways to donate to the library
Online Cash donations
Did you know you can directly donate funds to our library for the purchase of books and materials to keep our library up to date and exciting for our students? Just click on the link below an you will be directed to the LWSD online payment system where you can donate to McAuliffe and specify that you would like the funds to go to the library!
CLICK HERE to donate!
Celebration Book Club
Want to celebrate a life event by donating a book to the library? Just purchase a book off our Amazon wish list, complete a form and send the items to school. A special nameplate will be added to the book to forever commemorate the special event and show that your child donated the book to the library. Click HERE for more information and the form. Click to visit our Amazon Wishlist.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Amazing Reading Challenge!
The Amazing Reading Challenge (ARC) is a reading contest available for 4th and 5th grade students. The books for the 2025-2026 school year are posted below. In the fall, students will learn all about how to join ARC and you need not do anything yet. If you want to start reading these great books before next fall though, go ahead!
Library Standards
While the library is a place to check out books and enjoy reading, students are also supposed to learn important skills there! Below is a summary of each of the standards that will be taught throughout the year.
Library Grades
Student grades in library class are based upon effort. Click HERE to view more information about library grading policies.
Sora eBooks
LWSD students can use Sora to access eBooks from the Lake Washington School District. They can read these books using a computer web browser or personal mobile device! Students can access Sora through Class Link.
Click HERE to see directions to access ClassLink from home.
Library Hours
During the school year, the library is open to students and parents for 15 minutes before and after school most days of the week. The schedule is as follows:
- Monday: 9:05 - 9:20 and 3:55-4:10
- Tuesday: 3:55-4:10
- Wednesday: 9:05-9:20
- Thursday: 9:05-9:20 and 3:55-4:10
- Friday: 9:05-9:20 and 3:55-4:10
Stop by to check out books or say hi!
Helpful Links
- Sora: Access to eBooks
- AR Book Finder
Search for book titles based on authors, topics, or titles of books. - King County Library Student Accounts Find websites to assist with school assignments and check out e-books.
- Research and Homework Help: Grades K-5 Includes links to databases and library catalogs
- Elementary School Students: Useful Databases
Includes descriptions of what is in each database