Hodgkins School Library Center
We look forward to seeing you in the library!
Student Expectations
- I will take care of my library book and return it within a week.
- I will carry my book to and from school in my backpack.
- I will read and talk about my book with a family member.
- I can return my book early if I am done and have checked in with my classroom teacher.
- The number of books I check out is a conversation I have with my teacher, parents, and librarians.
- I can visit the Hodgkins Public Library when school is closed and continue to check out books.
- My books are due 1 week from the date of book checkout. Weekends and holidays do not count.
- No additional books may be checked out until all overdue items have been returned.
- Overdue notices are sent out weekly.
- Communication will be sent through Parent Square for lost, damaged & missing books.
Please let us know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Mrs. Renaghan & Mrs. Gallagher
Hodgkins School Expectations
Be Ready~Be Respectful~Be Safe
Hodgkins Elementary School's Library Learning Center houses over 18,000 titles for approximately 150 students. The books are chosen to appeal to various reading interests and levels. Students can find books within their interests and reading level. Our information text area holds a variety of interesting topics to engage all students. Our library offers many materials that support and enhance the Common Core State Standards as well as the Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries (I-SAIL)
Contacts
Mrs. Laurel Gallagher
Library Coordinator
Mrs. Tracy Renaghan
Library Media Specialist
It is a wonderful opportunity to work with students and staff throughout the school year. I earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and a Masters Degree in Library and Informational Science from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis. I look forward to a great school year using innovating technology and reading astounding books!