Welcome to the St. Mary's Catholic School library page!  The SMCS library program gives our students the opportunity to grow as learners and readers. Our school library's collection includes children's classics, Catholic books, popular titles, picture books, many Caldecott and Newbery Award winners, and numerous nonfiction books on a variety of topics. This growing collection caters to a wide range of interests and reading levels, and students are encouraged to explore various genres of literature during their visits to the library.
 
Students in grades K through 5 visit the library once a week. During library class, students in all grades enjoy reading and checking out books to read independently or share with their families. Younger students enjoy story time and fun, literacy-centered activities, while upper elementary students are introduced to library skills and work to develop their research skills.  Middle school students may visit the library as part of their academic classes in order to work on research assignments or find books to check out.
 
Circulation Procedures
Students in grades K through 3 may check out one book at a time.  Students in grades 4 through 8 may check out two items at a time.  Students with outstanding items during their scheduled library class may place materials on hold to be checked out when their other book(s) have been returned.
 
Playaways
Our library has a small collection of portable audiobook devices called Playaways.  Playaways are available to be checked out by students in grades 5 through 8 who have returned Playaway permission slips.
 
eBooks
SMCS students may also check out eBooks through Brain Hive.  These eBooks can be accessed from anywhere using internet-connected devices.  Students can sign in on the Brain Hive login page with their username and password. http://www.mybrainhive.com/1708347784/login/
 
Library Volunteers
We have an amazing group of library volunteers who assist our school librarian. From completing various behind-the-scenes tasks to helping our students check out their library books, the library volunteers help our library program to thrive.  We are always looking for new parent volunteers to help out; please email Mrs. O'Callahan for more information.