2022-2023 Book Exchange Grades K-3

Library Vision 

Library Mission 
​Snow Hill Elementary School students will develop a love for literacy and lifelong learning through participating in a library program that provides a warm and welcoming environment, equitable access to quality resources, and opportunities to appreciate literature, collaborate with peers, and develop critical thinking skills. Students and educators will view the library as the heart of the school. The library media center will strive to be a center of collaborative learning that produces enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate learners. ​
The mission of the Snow Hill Elementary School library is to provide quality instruction and resources that inspire a love for reading, encourage reflection, and support learners in the quest for ideas and information through literacy and technology. ​

Library Policies and Procedures​

Checkout Procedures
  • Students in Kindergarten may check out 1 book at a time.
  • Students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades may check out up to 3 books at a time.
  • Pre-K students will read in the library, but library books will remain at school.
  • Lending period are for 1 week.
  • If all library books are not returned on time, students may select a book to read from the “Honor System” library cart.
  • Students who finish reading library books early may utilize open library time to get new books as needed.
  • Students may renew books that are not on hold as many times as they would like. If a book is on hold, then only one renewal period may be used. Renewing an item extends the lending period for an additional week.
  • Books that are not available at SHES may be put on hold or inter-library loan from another school in the Worcester County Public School system.
In our school library you are free to:
  • Visit often
  • Read comfortably
  • Access all materials
  • Ask questions
  • Change your mind about a book
  • Choose books that interest you
  • React to what you read
  • Make recommendations
  • Share your opinions
  • Find joy in reading!

What happens if I lose or damage a library book?
Sometimes, accidents happen. The best thing to do is communicate with me. I will mark the item as damaged or lost and assess a fine. Unfortunately, I cannot accept replacement books. Library books cost more than trade hardcover and paperback books because they use a special binding to ensure they last longer. 
IV.B.7.a Lost Items and Replacements: Students shall be held responsible for lost items and shall make reimbursement for such items by paying the full original purchase price. Materials which are damaged beyond use should be charged to the student according to the above schedule of fees. "Library Media Policy Manual" WCPS, 2019. 

 Destiny Discover Library Catalog

  • View Current Checkouts
  • Place Holds on Materials
  • Read Interactive eBooks
  • Access Learning Links (like PebbleGo!)
Click on the blue square to access Destiny Discover. Use your child's Microsoft 365 credentials to log in. Their username does NOT use the @worcesterk12.org suffix. 

Digital Citizenship with Common Sense Media
Tech Balance
For parents of 3-to-8-year-olds
Send a text message with the word "kids" to 21555 from your cell phone.
Receive free text message tips about how to practice healthy media habits at home with your family!
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Mrs. Axel's Book Selection Criteria
  • ​Current (published within the last three years)
  • Award-Winning or Notable
  • Highly recommended by a trusted professional selection source
  • Supportive of the curriculum
  • Reflective of the student population
  • Give students access to viewpoints and cultures different from their own
  • Support the love of reading
  • Published by an accurate and trusted author/publisher/source
  • Appropriate for the social and emotional level of our student population

    Is there a book you would like to see added to our library collection? Make a suggestion:

Meet Mrs. Axel

My name is Meaghan Axel and being a school librarian is my dream job! I was a secondary English teacher for 15 years before starting my career as a school librarian in 2019. I love children's literature, nature, yoga, and time with family. I grew up in Connecticut and moved to the beautiful Eastern Shore in 2014. I have a BA in English, an MS in Education, and an MS in School Librarianship from McDaniel College. I love sharing my favorite books with you! 
meaxel@worcesterk12.org

Media Expo

The Worcester County Media Expo celebrates our students’ use of media and technology as a way to meet educational goals and creatively communicate with local and global communities.​​
  • We believe that the Worcester County Media Expo will...
    • inspire students to try innovative forms of technology as a way to express their talents, knowledge, and understandings.​
    • foster a sense of pride and confidence in their technological skills.​
    • encourage collaboration between students, teachers, parents, and community.
    • allow community members the opportunity to have a greater understanding of WCPS’s continuing technology goals.

Public Library Services

Watch this video to learn how to access the public library's digital resources. 
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