Media Center
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Our Vision
Every day can be library day! The media center is open from 9:00-3:00 each day. Students are encouraged to visit often for new books and to work on research projects.
The media center strives to promote the love of reading and life long learning by sharing books and teaching skills in information literacy. We will work to help students, parents, and staff to access and use information in efficient and productive ways. We will help you to find books that you will enjoy.
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Online Resources
Go to our online resources page - resources available for Students, Parents, and Staff!
Author Studies
Go to our author studies page to read up on authors for grades K through 5
Policies and Procedures
Hours and Access
The Media Center is open to students and staffed by media center personnel daily from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. During open library time from 9:00-9:30 a.m. and until 3:00 p.m. daily, students may come to the media center for book exchange .
Circulation Policy
Books are circulated for a period of two weeks for grades 1 through 5 and may be renewed. Students may check out a total of 3 books at a time-2 books for pleasure reading and 1 for a project. Kindergarten students may check out one book for one week. No fines are charged for overdue materials, but students are expected to pay for books that are lost or damaged beyond repair.
The Collection
Galway's media center has over 11,000 print titles. There is a non-print collection which provides curricular support to the instructional program in the classroom.
Selection guidelines established by MCPS are followed when materials are added to the collection. Input from staff and students is encouraged and appreciated. Other sources for new materials include Award Winning Book Lists, Outstanding and Notable Trade Book Lists, and journals such as Booklist and School Library Journal.
Black Eyed Susan Award
Students in grades 1-5 have the opportunity to read books that have been nominated for the current school year. All students that have chosen to read the books will participate in a celebration and voting party on April 29th. Information on the Black-Eyed Susan program is available on MEMO's Black-Eyed Susan page or in the media center.
New Books!
Come take a look at the new books that we have to share! A variety of fiction and nonfiction has been selected for your reading pleasure.