Library

The Power Library is central to the Lower School's educational program.

Students in Forms I - V visit the library for scheduled classes where they are introduced to the rich world of literature and our many library-research sources. The Power Library is open for students from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily.

 

  • Care of books 
  • Library procedures and use of computer catalog
  • Biennial visiting author studies
  • Book selection and appreciation

LOWER SCHOOOL LIBRARY

sham1.jpgMartha Shaw
Lower School Librarian

Areas of study include:

  • Care of Books
  • Location of Books
  • Book Selection
  • Author/Illustrator Studies
  • Literature Appreciation
  • Search Strategies: Title, Subject, Author, Keyboard
  • References: Encyclopedias: Indexes, Tables of Content, Magazines, Internet, Email, Telephone, Correspondence
  • Genre Studies: Fiction, Poetry, Biography, Non-Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy, Caldecott Award Books
  • Storytelling