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Mission Statement:
The mission of Monroe's Library/Media Center is to ensure that all of Monroe's students are able to effectively use library systems and technology, in order to find resources that give not only solutions to the personal and academic challenges they face here, but also the inspiration to explore and succeed beyond the walls of Monroe Middle School.
Library Hours
- Monday 8:30 to 1:30
- Tuesday 8:30 to 1:30
- Wednesday 8:30 to 1:30
- Thursday 8:30 to 1:30
- Friday 8:30 to 1:30 …
How Big is the Library?
- 2000 square feet
- Houses 22,000 plus volumes
- 12, 500 non-fiction books
- 7,800 plus fiction books
*Special Note to Teachers
- The library is open and available to ALL teachers, scheduled or not.
The library is not just a place to come to check out books…… - It is a teacher resource area ---videos, dvds, audio books, > audio players, and boxed sets of books are available.
- The library supports Common Core curriculum.…
- Check out two books for two weeks at a time
- Books can be renewed for two additional weeks, if needed
- New checkouts not permitted if there are overdues.
- Overdue lists will be sent to all language arts teachers
- Lost or damaged books must be paid for by the end of the school year.
- Online library catalog in library to help locate books: Alexandria Researcher
Encyclopedias, Science, and Social Studies Websites
On-Line Saftey Information
Encyclopedias & Comprenhensive Kid websites
- www.encyclopedia.com/--general encyclopedia searches
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
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Donations of “gently used” books are accepted, subject to need and appropriateness of material. If you wish to donate new, age- appropriate award winners and classics are always appreciated, as are up-to-date non-fiction, and educational magazines.
The library is consistently supported by the PTA and cash donations may be made to them in the name of the library.