Information and Useful Facts about School Services for Grades K - 8
As part of our mission to support the educational efforts of our community, the St. Charles Public Library provides special services to educators at elementary and middle schools located in our Library District.
Teacher Services
All teachers at schools located in the St. Charles Public Library District are entitled to the services listed below. St. Charles Public Library card holders who teach at schools outside the Library’s district are entitled to the same services as any other St. Charles Public Library patron. Please contact the public library serving the school district you teach in if you require special services. Most public libraries offer special services to educators who teach in their service areas.
Some of the highlights of the web site include:
Call us to schedule an online electronic resource orientation. We can show your students that the power to research is at their keyboards.
Teacher Library Accounts
Teachers who work at schools located in the Library’s District may sign a form at their school indicating that they would like a library account. The principal of the school then submits a list of faculty authorized to check out materials for the educational needs of the school and agrees to be responsible to the St. Charles Public Library for all materials borrowed on their behalf. The account can be used by presenting photo I.D. at the ASK ME Desk in Youth Services and the Circulation Desk in Adult Services.
Loan Periods:
|
Books |
3 weeks |
| Audio Books, CDs, & Kits |
3 weeks |
| CD-ROMs |
3 weeks |
| Magazines |
1 week |
| VHS or DVD |
1 week |
Please note:
- Materials may be renewed by contacting our Circulation Department at 630-584-0076, ext. 0.
- Standard fines for overdue items, generally 10¢ per item per day, will be charged.
Teacher Loan Service
The Youth Services staff is happy to assist you in selecting materials for your classroom. Simply contact us with the topics of your choice at least five (5) business days before you would like your materials. We will select materials, check them out, and place them in a convenient bag to be picked up by you. Materials are available for up to a 5-week loan.
You may request a Teacher Loan by completing the form on our web site, emailing Youth Services at or contacting Youth Services by phone.
Assignment Alerts
You can help your students have a more successful research experience by letting us know about major assignments in advance. Fax assignments to 630-584-3448 Attention Youth Services, email assignments to ASKME@stcharleslibrary.org, or use the Assignment Alert form on our web site. We will post the assignment and suggest a starting point for students to begin their research at our Library.
Library Visits / Librarian Visits
Your students can learn what their Library has to offer with a trip to the Library or a visit from a librarian. Programs can be customized to include the following:
- a Library tour (in person or virtual)
- an introduction to online research resources
- an introduction to reference book resources
- stories
- book talks
- information about reading programs and library services
Contact A. Denise Farrugia at 630-584-0076, ext. 236 or by email at least 4 - 8 weeks in advance for the best selection of dates beginning August 15.
Library staff also is available for presentations at staff or PTO meetings and to display information and answer questions at book fairs and open houses.
Student Use of Computers in Youth Services
- The Library has computers with access to our Online Resources and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. No library card is required to use these computers.
- The Library also has Internet stations for students with St. Charles Library cards whose parents have reviewed our Internet policy and signed a permission form.
Online Resources for Students at the Library
The following resources are available for anyone to use at computers in Youth Services:
- Library catalog
- Electronic Library Resources including:
Facts on File Curriculum Resource Center–Divided into grades K–5 and 6–12, this resource includes science projects and diagrams, printable maps, flags, and timelines.
Countries & States
America the Beautiful – State information.
CultureGrams – Features information on peoples and cultures of the world.
Lands & Peoples – A uniquecultural database of all the countries around the globe.
Encyclopedias & Atlas
New Book of Knowledge
World Book Encyclopedia
World Atlas Online–Reproducible full-color maps, flags, statistics, images, and information about a location’s geography, government, history, society, and culture.
Health
Drugs & Society– Examines a wide range of issues concerning addiction, treatment, and the societal impact of drug abuse.
Family Health– Quick access to key information on all aspects of family health care.
Health and Wellness Resource Center– Articles on medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, alcohol & drug abuse, and fitness.
History & Biography
American History– Provides more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history.
Ancient History & Culture–Explores six ancient centers of civilization – Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia.
Biography Resource Center–Biographies from around the world and all through history
World History– Covers civilizations and cultures of world history from prehistoric times through the modern era.
Literature
Lit Finder–Short stories, essays, and poems arranged by genre, subject, and author.
Novelist K-8– Search for picture books through chapter books by author, title, series name, or subject.
Something About the Author Vol. 173+
Magazines & Newspapers
General Reference Center Gold– General interest articles on current events, science, entertainment, the arts, etc.
Newsbank–National newspaper coverage including Illinois news sources.
Science & Animals
Amazing Animals–Animals of the world.
Animal and Plant Anatomy– An extensively illustrated presentation of the anatomy and physiology of a comprehensive range of life-forms.
Growing Up with Science– Includes all branches of middle school science curriculums.
How It Works– Comprehensive coverage of science and technology that strives to explain to the reader how things really do work.
International Wildlife– Focuses on the physical features and lifestyles of species from every branch of the animal family.
New Book of Popular Science– Covers science, technology, and medical topics.
Science Online– Diagrams, definitions, biographies, experiments, and essays in specific subject areas.
Please note:
Remote use of these resources requires a St. Charles Public Library card.
Check out the Library web site for Teen and Adult online resources also.
Schools Located in the St. Charles Public Library District
CUSD 303
Anderson Elementary School
Corron Elementary School
Davis Elementary School
Ferson Creek Elementary School
Fox Ridge Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Munhall Elementary School
Norton Creek Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School
Wild Rose Elementary School
Haines Middle School
Thompson Middle School
Wredling Middle School
St. Charles East High School
St. Charles North High School
Mid Valley Special Education Co-op
U-46
Wayne Elementary School
Private Schools
Bridges Montessori Academy
St. Patrick’s School
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