COVID-19
Effective immediately, we are closed until further notice to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
We are focused on the health safety of our library patrons and staff. We are closely monitoring the situation through local, provincial and federal government sources and health officers. Please see this page for links to reliable information and updates.
All books checked out to students from Barrhead Elementary School must be returned no later than June 15th.
Get those books back to start your summer fresh & fine free!
First Days of School: Please expect check-out to be slow at this time. Library instruction: Library staff provides instruction to all classes on library rules at the beginning of the year and again at the beginning of January. As well, in September, Div. II classes receive instruction on locating items in the Library and using basic reference resources. In January they participate in a quiz (Information Challenge) to further their library skills. “Passports to Reading” introduces gen...
Library Round Table In November and in April, a teacher from each grade meets with the Library Director and School Desk staff to plan library services for students and teachers. First meeting will be November 12 at 3:35 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Internet Internet use by the general student population during school hours isn’t permitted. Please see the librarian for special circumstances, including class research and use of the accessible computer station. Art in the Library Each month a n...
Welcome to another school year and more great opportunities to read with your children. All students have now received an orientation to the library and three important pieces of information: Students will know which day is their library day. That is the day all books are returned and new books are checked out. Generally books are on loan for one week unless the student wishes to renew it. If your child doesn’t know which day their library day is, you may call the library at 674-8519 and ...
