"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein
Please come visit the library! Parents and students welcome! We have thousands of books to enjoy and explore - fiction, non-fiction, multi-cultural books to support the IB Program, poetry, periodicals, videos (for 5th graders and parents), award winners, foreign language books, and a Parent Library with books on parenting and personal growth. Stop by!
When are my child's books due? See the schedule below!
Can I donate books to the library - new or used? Yes!! We would appreciate your generosity. Bring them in and we will consider them for the collection. Books which are not needed at the time can be saved for the used book sale during Conference Weeks - proceeds go to the library.
We also have a Wish List, for which you can find a link above (soon).
Library Class Use Schedule 
Day |
Hours |
Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:45- 12:45 | Johnson, Matoza |
| Tuesday | 11:45 - 2:30 | White |
| Wednesday | NOT OPEN | |
| Thursday | 9:15 - 2:00 | Vaden, Haworth |
| Friday | 8:15 - 12:45 | Vaden, Honda, Heuser |
New at the Library in 2011:
"The Throne of Fire" by Rick Riordan
The second book in the exciting Kane Chronicles series, with siblings Carter and Sadie mixed up with modern day monsters and helpers from Egyptian mythology.
The newest Magic Tree House! #45
"A Crazy Day with Cobras"
by Mary Pope Osborne
"Emperor of Nihon-Ja" by John Flanagan
The final episode in the saga of Will, the Ranger's Apprentice. Be sure to treat yourself to the first nine books first. The story does go in order.
"Vespers Rising" by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson
Another great book in the 39 Clues series. This time written as a collaboration with 4 of the previous authors. We also have a companion book of clues to the clues!
Also enjoy these popular series:
FableHaven 
How to Train Your Dragon
Molly Moon 
Sisters Grimm
Sammy Keyes 
Five Ancestors
Ranger's Apprentice 
Alex Rider
Ivy + Bean
Supporting our IB program:
Wangari's Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter
Story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai's efforts to find a solution to deforestation in Kenya by encouraging women to plant trees.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith Milway
How change happens in the world, one person, one family, one community at a time.
14 Cows For America by Carmen Agra, with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah
Following 9/11/2001, a very unusual ceremony is held in a remote Maasai village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed on the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it.
Hiromi's Hands by Lynne Barasch
Learn the true story of how Japanese-American Hiromi Suzuki became one of the first female sushi chefs in New York. Children will be inspired by Hiromi’s determination to follow her dream and by her father’s unwavering support in spite of cultural norms. Includes an author's note about Hiromi's pioneering sushi career, a brief history of sushi and a glossary and pronunciation guide.
Keep reading with your families!!
Mrs. Barbara Lougée, Librarian
335-2156
And be sure to explore our excellent local public libraries:
For more information or questions about your child's books, please contact librarian Barbara Lougée at 335-2156 or blougee@lgusd.k12.ca.us.