About the Library

Check out Policies

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will check out one book per week.

1st grade students can check out 1 book per week during the Fall semester and 2 books per week during the Spring.

2nd grade - 5th grade students will check out 2 books per week.

Parents/Guardians can check out up to 5 books for 2 weeks. Parents/guardians from the community are eligible to receive a library card to utilize our school library resources with their children at home.

Library Sections

We have a diverse collection including:

Fiction - Non Fiction - eBooks
Fantasy - Biographies - interactive books
Graphic Novels - Poetry - and more!
Historical Fiction

Citizenship Procedures/Information: Digital citizenship is extremely important in our world today. Although kids may seem like experts in technology, they need to be taught how to be safe when sharing information online. During our library time, we will learn the skills and habits necessary for online safety.

Library Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision

That all district libraries provide library services beyond the instructional day
That all district libraries provide schedules that allows flexible access based on patron input and needs assessment

Mission

The mission of Southwest ISD Libraries is to empower students to become life-long learners and productive citizens in a dynamic, global society by providing quality learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for continued success.

Goals

To provide:

Diverse resources and equipment appropriate for use by individuals as well as classes in the grade level served.
Organization and maintenance of materials and equipment which facilitates optimum use.
Working areas and an environment which are well maintained, well organized and conductive to both learning and enjoyment while using the library resources.
Management of the facility and activities that allows flexible access based on patron input and needs assessments.
Instruction which promotes a lifelong interest in reading for pleasure and information.
Support for district curriculum and instructional initiatives.