Library Floorplan

Welcome to my sunny library, one of the few rooms in the school with windows. This is my second year in the space and the first year that the French program integrated into our school. My principal asked that the French student feel included and there wasn't room for a large French area, so I made several smaller French sections based on the type of book. 

I have made several other changes to the space, including adding bins where appropriate. Our quick-read chapter books, which include titles such as I Survived and the Owl Diaries, have increased in circulation. Another big change was to add a shelf sign to every shelf in the nonfiction section. It has been great because students know exactly what is on the shelf and it even makes it more accessible for teachers. However, one of the problems I have is shelf space. I have great big windows but that means I need to have short, short shelves. Some parts of the collection I would like to nurture (such as board books) have no room to grow. Also, I have a random shelf hanging out in the middle of my picture section. Those are nonfiction books aimed at the primary crowd. Another popular section that has no room to grow.


 

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  1. Ms. B HerselfApril 26, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    Nicole B-R: I really like that you have added more to make the French Immersion students feel welcome. What you have been able to do with the lack of shelving is great. Perhaps adding some shelves that are on wheels so they can be moved when the floor space is needed could help? Just a thought nice job :)

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    1. Sara CMay 3, 2023 at 5:34 PM

      Shelves on wheels is such a good idea. If I ever get money to upgrade the shelves that will be a must. Teachers are already trying to push the French shelves out of the way.

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