Library

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Fall Reading Challenge
Saint of the week:

St. Jerome - Patron Saint of librarians
St. Thomas Aquinas - Patron Saint of students and Catholic schools
St. Joseph - Patron Saint of Laborers & Workers
St. Francis de Sales - Patron Saint of Writers
St. Joseph of Cupertino - Patron Saint of test takers
Library Overview

The library operates on a fixed schedule. Pre- Kindergarten classes visit the library for storytime. Kindergarten through 5th grade students come to the library with their class and participate in a library skills lesson, check out books, and read independently. The primary objectives are to foster a love of reading, promote information literacy, and encourage curiosity among all students.

Literacy and information skills are typically taught in collaboration with the classroom teachers, usually on a specific topic taught in the classroom. Teachers work collaboratively with the librarian to schedule research projects and literature-appreciation lessons. Middle School classes come on an as-needed basis and the students also visit the library independently.

Library Philosophy: The St Theresa Catholic School Library provides materials that promote the love of reading and support the curriculum of the school. The library provides printed, non-printed, and electronic resources for students, faculty, and parents. Students utilize library resources to complete assignments, explore ideas, and to select from a wide variety of recreational reading on many topics. STCS students will become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, informed users of information, and life-long learners.
Lets Make Reading an Enjoyable Experience!

Just like playing a sport, an instrument, or taking part in another hobby, the more you practice reading the better reader you will become. Read the genres that interest you. Read non-fiction, poetry, magazines, ebooks, AND read out loud. Twenty minutes is an appropriate amount of time to read for a child who is an independent reader.

Audio books are also a wonderful source. Not only can audiobooks be entertaining, they allow listeners to hear explicit sounds of letters and letter patterns that form words. They help students engage in text and improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Circulation Policy

Kindergarten through second-grade students may check out one book at a time for a two-week period. Third-through eighth-grade students may check out two-three books at a time for a two-week period. Students may have their limit extended for a project or an assignment. Books may be renewed up to two additional times. The student must bring the book to the library in order to renew the book. Students will not be allowed to check out new books during the 4th nine weeks if they have an overdue book still out.
Damaged and Lost Book Policy

Accidently happen! If a book gets accidentally damaged, please report it to the librarian. We have special materials to repair books, so if a page rips, avoid fixing it at home. Instead, attach a note to the book to flag the damage.
In cases where a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the student will need to cover the replacement cost. Families can opt to be charged through the FACTS program.
Annual fall Book Fair

Save the dates: October 26-31, 2025
If you’re interested in volunteering for Book Fair, please contact Mrs. Penksa!
Volunteering

We love volunteers in the library! Without volunteers the library can not offer all that it does to our students. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mrs. Penksa, cpenksa@st-theresa.org
THE MARYE ANNE FOX LIBRARY: This library is dedicated in loving memory of Marye Anne Fox. A loving wife, caring mother, and grandmother to many. Mary Anne was guided by the principle that one must 'wish and work', pursuing a life dedicated to science and education. As an author and professor, she was a public servant and leader beyond academia touching lives through adventure and purpose.
~An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.~ Proverbs 18:15

The Library Mission: to help students develop a passion for reading, become skilled users of information, and learn to examine the world through print and electronic media while developing their Christian values by encouraging them to grow as Disciples of Christ.