About+the+Hopewell+School+Library

=== Our library is home to over 12,000 books! Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and resources that they need in order to be empowered learners in the 21st century. In addition, we encourage students to develop a love for reading by exposing them to a variety of literature and authors. ===

Here are some quick facts about our library:

 * ==== There are two full time workers in the library at all times: Mrs. Pongracz, the school librarian, and Mrs. Linn, the library clerk. ====
 * ==== Our books are clearly marked by reading level in order to help students easily identify books that are on their level. Our school uses both the Accelerated Reader and 100 Book Challenge reading programs. ====
 * ==== We subscribe to 14 periodicals, including: Americal Girl, Boy's Life, Kids Discover, National Geographic Kids, Cobblestone, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. ====
 * ==== There are two computer stations, each with six computers each, on which students can access the online card catalog and the Internet. ====
 * ==== Our reference collection includes seven sets of encyclopedias all published within the past seven years, a class set of recently published dictionaries, and a class set of the 2010 World Almanac, just to name a few. ====
 * ==== We have an LCD projector that allows for students to view and discuss websites and PowerPoint presentations as a class. ====
 * ==== Our library includes a fun, circular "Cozy Corner" equipped with pillows in which students can read quietly. ====