Children are timetabled to have one period every week in the library where they can choose and borrow books for up to two weeks. Students are exposed to the following during these sessions:

• Locating picture, fiction and information books with assistance from the teacher and/or librarian. Students are encouraged to be more independent when locating books by using the library computer catalogue.

• Basic knowledge of searching the library catalogue. Students will practice searching by keyword, title, subject and author and begin to interpret the information found. Students will then move on to the effective location of resources from the shelves.

• Library lessons links with PYP topics through research projects and lessons. Based on the Big Six, children will be exposed to the different steps that should be followed when researching any topic. Discussions with grade teams facilitate the link between the library and the classroom at the beginning of each topic.

• Appreciation of literature through storytelling, often linked to PYP topics. Activities related to the literature studied are used to further enhance this.

• Reinforcement of the importance of following certain rules and procedures in the library in order to maintain the library for the enjoyment of the elementary school.