384 Blackmon Farm Lane |
Coosada, AL 36020 PH: 334-285-2115 | FX: 334-285-2116
District PH: 334-567-1200 | FX: 334-567-1405
Where to findFREE digital books...
When the kiddos have read all the books on their bookshelves, there are several places you can go to check out digital books. If you have a public library card, you can download the Overdrive App on your phone or device and check out digital library books. Books are downloaded to your device and are available for two weeks. You can also reserve titles that are already checked out. Under the advanced search feature, you can limit results to an interest level and/or reading level. Remember to check AR Bookfind to be sure the book has a quiz if they want to test on it. Go to your local library's website to get more information and download the app.
If you have Amazon Prime, there are free books available in Kindle. You can search the web for free digital books. The Library of Congress is an example of one place where you can find lots of the "classics". Remember that many of the free resources online will be older titles that are free of copyright. Our local public libraries offer free digital books for check out with your membership via their apps!
Welcome to the ARIS Library!
Mrs. Courtney Gagnon, Library Media Specialist
The library is currently operating on a flexible schedule. Students may come on their own or with a class to check out books.
Reading and Accelerated Reader
Students participate in library orientation the first few weeks of school. In late August, students will begin coming to the library weekly to check out books. Students will visit the library as a whole class regularly and in small groups when schedules allow.
Accelerated Reader is used across Elmore County. Students are taught to use their ZPD (zone of proximal development) and the five-finger rule to find a "just right" book. We encourage students to select a fiction and nonfiction book. Students should read the book 2-3 times before taking an AR quiz, as the books cannot be used during quizzes.
We will honor AR goals met each quarter with an AR point store. Students who meet their goals for quarters 1-3 will be invited to a special event TBD.
The main goal of the school library is to foster a love of reading within our students. We take readers' advisory seriously and support students in finding books based on interest and readability. To support students further, read at home as often as you can throughout the week.
Other Important Links
Search Destiny, the library catalog, to see if a book you want to read is in the library!
Alabama Virtual Library--Students can access encyclopedias, subject specific videos and projects, digital books, and more.
