Library
The library is the heart of the school. It’s the hub.
Welcome to the Ivy Library!
What you need to know:
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Classes visit once a week
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We read stories, watch fun videos, and make fun crafts!
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Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade can check out one book at a time.
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4th Grade and 5th Grade can check out two books at a time (1 Nonfiction and 1 Fiction).
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Books can be kept for 2 weeks (but if you’re still enjoying the book, just let me know!)
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We do not have fines for overdue books.
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If a book is lost or damaged, please help us replace the book by paying for a new one or finding a hardcover copy online yourself!
Please encourage your child to enjoy and take care of our library materials and return them for more. Your student will always find a book that they are interested in. Help us encourage them by reading the library book together!
Resources
Epic!
Login: Students and Staff using your TSD computer credentials
WorldBook offers access to several general encyclopedias, geared toward all K-12 subjects.
Login: Students and Staff using your TSD computer credentials
Articles for Students!
Login: Use your TSD computer credentials
News Articles catered to students!
Students can access and read books on a computer, e-reader (such as a Nook or Kindle), iPad, or even an iPhone.
a. Select Thompson School District R2J
b. Sign in using student ID and password
(Students can also access/log in through the Clever app)
1. Click on “account” then “Bookshelf” to see which e-books you have out. You are allowed to borrow 3 e-books and put 3 on hold. Books are typically borrowed for 2 weeks. They will automatically be returned after that time…No late fees!
2. Use “account” to also view books on hold, books on your wish list, or to change settings.
3. You can now search for books using the search box or by subject, collection, or reading level.
4. To filter your search to show only books available now, select the “Available Now” filter on the left-hand side of a collection. To filter your search to show books available in “Overdrive Read” format, select the “Format” filter, then “Overdrive Read”.
Books that are available to be checked out will have a black book icon in the top right. Books with a white book icon are checked out, but you may request that they be put on hold for you. Click on the desired book. If the book is available, a “Borrow” option will appear. It will show the formats available. If the book is checked out, the “Borrow” button is not there, but you can ask for the book to be put on hold for you by clicking the “Place a Hold” button. It will prompt you for an email address so they can notify you when the book is available. It is against the law for children under 13 to disclose their email addresses. The first time they will ask for age. Children under 13 will need their parents to input their own age and email address for hold notifications.
To borrow a book, click “Borrow”.