Library Tower School students use scheduled time in the library to augment and reinforce skills that are taught in the classroom. Students in pre-kindergarten through first grade use their weekly library periods to develop listening skills, select books of interest and learn the circulation procedure. By the end of first grade students are able to select books on their ability level, locate easy fiction and nonfiction materials, and identify the title, author and illustrator of a book. From second grade onwards students develop research strategies using print and electronic sources, and are introduced to a variety of authors and forms of literature.
Students research the life of and read at least two books by one of their favorite authors.
On Hall of Authors day students dress up and make presentations as their favorite author. The library has an on-line card catalog as well as electronic reference material and student work stations. Students may also use computers in their classrooms and check out laptops from the library. Technology is integrated into the curriculum whenever possible. Students come to the computer labs to learn the technical aspects of word processing, spreadsheets, graphs, and databases, as well as to pursue individual projects.