“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
~ ~ ~ Dr. Seuss
THE MISSION
The Library’s mission is to provide resources which promote strong literary skills,
encourage lifelong learning, and nurture the love of reading.
THE COLLECTION
The Library’s collection consists of approximately 6,000 volumes of both fiction and nonfiction titles encompassing reading levels from easy to advanced and including well loved classics, award winners, a wide selection of popular titles, and up-to-date material for homework assignments. PCS offers students nearly 2,000 Accelerated Reader Quizzes (see link on sidebar).
THE VISITS
First through sixth grades visit The Library on a rotating basis.
<> Grades T-1 and 1st visit The Library every week for story time and book
checkout.
<> Grades 2 through 6 visit The Library every 2 weeks on alternate weeks for
book checkout.
Grade 2 has story time.
THE CHALLENGE
The Children’s Crown Award Reading Challenge (Grades 3-6) is a division of the Triple Crown National Book Award program established to promote wholesome, well-written literature. Its purpose is to encourage young readers to read books of enduring value and to become more discriminating readers.
Each year a new list of 20 titles is chosen to be read by third through sixth graders. Those students who choose to participate (This is a voluntary program!) challenge themselves to read as many of the titles as possible during the current school year.
Qualifying students vote in April for their favorite book at an invitation only party. Students who read above the minimum required number of titles for the voting party are recognized at an assembly in May, and students who read all 20 titles are awarded a medal during that same assembly.
Readers are leaders at PCS!
LINKS
The Library for Hattiesburg, Petal, Forrest County
http://www.hpfc.lib.ms.us/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME
KidsReads.com
http://www.kidsreads.com/
Children’s Crown Award Reading Program
http://www.childrenscrownaward.org/
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
Ben’s Guide to U. S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
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