Our facility has over 11,000 books. We have an "E"/Everybody section full of picture books, wordless books, and some board books. We also have several sections for "Green Light Readers", "Ready 2 Read", "Rookie Readers", and "Step Into Reading", in addition to our "ECH"/Early Chapter books section, to help students transition into lengthier texts. Our "F"/fiction books are organized by genre. Our nonfiction books are organized by the Dewey Decimal System, accompanied by many visual clues, and a separate "B"/biography section.
Students can use online databases purchased by the county, both at school and off campus, through ClassLink. Electronic versions of popular academic magazines and journals, as well as extensive online encyclopedias and eBooks are available.
In the CASTLE, students are encouraged to explore topics related to coursework and discover new interests in spacious and welcoming surroundings. Our technology and a wide range of resources make research efficient and allow students to gain new and different perspectives concerning various subjects.
A flexible library schedule affords students the opportunity to learn through lessons collaborated on by both their classroom teacher and Mrs. Daniels, the Instructional Media Specialist. Students learn information literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, and technology literacy skills. This flexible schedule affords students the opportunity to equitably access the library, and its resources and spaces, on an as-needed basis.
Our fixed library time visits this year, ensure that each class has time in the library to hear the Georgia Picture Book Nominees, so that students can participate in the 2024-2025 state-wide vote in February.
Students are encouraged to make full use of the CASTLE Library to further their studies, broaden and deepen their minds, and express creativity with the hope that they will use their knowledge on behalf of the one world we share.
