Materials:

The Library Media Center contains a diverse collection of over 10,000 books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, videos, audio books, and computer software for loan to students and staff.  Non-fiction and reference materials cover the curricular areas of the school as well as items aimed towards students' personal interests. The fiction collection provides students with a wide array of classic and popular literature, including high interest/low reading level collections.  Pleasure reading materials such as series titles, graphic novels [comics], and magazines of interest to elementary school students are also a large part of the collection.  The Library's 12 computers provide students with the technology to enhance their academic pursuits and access to information outside the school walls.  Students have access to the Alabama Virtual Library, Accelerated Reader, Library Card Catalog, QUIA (math program), and many educational websites that have been reviewed by the Media Specialist.  5th grade students have access to the Gaggle Network for safe e-mail and blogging projects.

Borrowing:

1. Reference books - most are available for overnight checkout - some are for library use only.
2. Books in the general collection are checked out for one week at a time for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade students and two weeks for 4th and 5th Grade students with renewals possible on an as needed basis.
3. Magazines - may be enjoyed by the students in the Media Center.
4. Videos, DVD's, computer software, and equipment are for teacher use only except under special circumstances.

Home Access:

Home access to library media center resources is available through the Vinemont Elementary School website.   The website address is:  www.ccboe.org/vme

Student Responsibilities:

1. A student's presence in the library indicates purposeful quiet work.
2. Students are to be considerate to others.
3. Students are expected to observe all school rules and library procedures.
4. Students must sign out all materials used.
5. Students with outstanding materials will not be allowed to sign out more library materials, but can use all materials during school hours.
6. Students are expected to take care of all library materials and are expected to pay for all damaged or lost items.

Click on the picture below to access a list of Accelerated Reader Quizzes available at VES

This may take a few minutes due to the number of tests

Websites of Interest

Book Adventure: Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.
http://bookadventure.com/ki/index.asp

Children's Storybooks Online: Illustrated children's stories for kids of all ages.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/#books

Children's Book Council: The Children's Book Council, Inc. is the nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books and related materials for children and young adults .
http://www.cbcbooks.org/

The Author Corner: A place to meet authors and illustrators of children's and young adult books. 
http://www.carr.org/authco/index.htm

The Princess Theatre: Bringing the magic of live theater to North Alabama area audiences in the intimacy of a beautiful art deco historic 677 seat theater.
http://www.princesstheatre.org