Media Center
The Laytonsville Elementary School media program helps students become information-powered citizens committed to literacy and life-long learning. The media specialist works collaboratively with all staff to ensure success for every student.
Media Center Hours
- The Media Center is open for students from 9:05a.m. until 3:45p.m.
- Students must bring their library card as their pass when they visit.
- If students see a stop sign, the library is temporarily closed, and they must return to their classrooms right away.
- Staff may check out materials between 8a.m. and 4:30p.m. If the circulation computer is not on before or after these hours, staff can leave their books on the counter with a yellow check-out slip and we will take care of them as soon as we get in!
Circulation Rules
| Grade Level |
Circulation Limit |
Loan Period |
| Kindergarten |
1 book |
1 week |
| 1st and 2nd |
2 books OR
1 book and 1 magazine |
Books: 2 weeks
Magazines: overnight |
| 3rd, 4th and 5th |
3 books OR
2 books and 1 magazine |
Books: 2 weeks
Magazines: overnight |
Please note that all overdue library books and/or magazines must be returned in order for students to receive their report cards each quarter.
Research Links
Click here to access valuable research links!
Copyright
Remember that the words in books, magazines, and the computer are owned by the author who wrote them. You MUST put the information into your own words and/or give credit to the author.
How to Choose a Book
Think about a subject you enjoy or would like to know more about. Perhaps you would like to read another book by an author you have already enjoyed. Decide whether you want fiction or nonfiction. Use the patron's catalog to locate books (their call numbers). When you find the book, look at the cover and illustrations. Read the inside of the book jacket to learn more about the book. Read a page in the book. Use the five-finger rule to decide if the book is too easy or hard for you. If the book fits your need, go check it out! If not, put it back on the shelf in the right spot. Check the other books on the shelf to see if you can find a better choice.
Staff and Volunteers
Media Center Staff
- Marianne Reiff Media Specialist
- Christine Young Media Assistant
Parent Volunteers
We couldn't run our library without the wonderful parent volunteers who help in many ways! Our parent volunteers:
- Help students find books,
- Check books in and out,
- Shelve books,
- Make copies, laminate, etc., and
- Help keep our library neat and organized.
Please contact our Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Sharon Milza, if you would like to become a parent volunteer!
Black-Eyed Susan Program
Students in grades 1–5 participate in the Black Eyed Susan Program. This program is sponsored by the Maryland Educational Media Organization (MEMO) and exposes students to excellent literature.
The Black-Eyed Susan Book Awards honor outstanding books as voted on by students in the state of Maryland.
All students in grades 1–5 listen to a number of the picture books during their visits to the library. They must read or listen to at least eight titles in order to vote.
Students in grades 4 and 5 may choose to participate in the chapter book program. Students must read at least three titles in order to vote.
All voting will take place in March. Winners are announced in early May.
Special Occasion Book Club
Would you like to help build the Media Center's collection? Participate in the Special Occasion Book Club.