Locust Lane Library Resources: Home

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Looking for books outside of school? You can find these Little Free Libraries in the Locust Lane neighborhood!

Locust Ln.

Delbert Rd. (Pinehurst Park)

Princeton Ave.

Robin Rd (Sundet Park)

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Looking for a book to read to Grandma on Thanksgiving? Need ideas for spreading kindness on World Kindness Day? Want to share a story with your furry friend on National Cat Day? My celebration libguides can help you find the perfect book!

Library Hours:

The library is open every school day from 8:10 am-3:10 pm.

Library Schedule:
(When are my books due?)

Monday:

• Mrs. Traun (3rd) 
• Mrs. Pritchard (2nd)
• Mr. Peplinski (4th)
• Mrs. Gallaher (1st)

Tuesday:

• Mrs. Mazurek (K)
• 4th Grade Book Club

Wednesday:

• Mrs. Gautsh (K)
• Ms. Ray (5th)
• Mrs. Joiner-Burton (2nd)
• 3rd Grade Book Club
• 5th Grade Book Club

Thursday:

• Ms. Rice (3rd)
• Ms. Schmutzer (2nd)
• Ms. Sorenson (1st)

Friday:

• Mr. Joas (5th)
• Mrs. Johnson (3rd)
• Mr. Sommer (4th)
• Mrs. Laube (1st)

Volunteer Opportunities

Current school district COVID policies prohibit volunteers in the library. Please check back next year!

What can you find in our library?

Everybody Fiction

Make believe stories with lots of pictures! All students can check out these books. (Green label)

Everybody Nonfiction

Books with true information for learning. All students can check out these books. (Pink label)

Fiction

Stories told in a chapter book format. Students in 2nd grade and up can check out these books. (Light blue label)

Nonfiction

Books with more complex and detailed true information for learning. Students in 3rd grade and up can check out these books. (Purple label)

Biography

True stories about real people. Students in 3rd grade and up can check out these books. (Orange label with colored genre dot)

Graphic Novels

Stories told in a comic format.  Students in 3rd grade and up can check out these books. (Red label)

Language

Books in languages other than English, primarily Hmong and Spanish. All students can check out these books. (Dark blue label)

Basket Books

Books about popular characters like Disney Princesses and Pokemon. All students can check out these books. (Various colored dot stickers)