Library

The Mitchell School Library/Media Center is located in the middle of campus and is a busy hub for all.

The goals of the Mitchell School Library/Media Center are to provide students with INFORMATION POWER and to instill a LIFELONG LOVE OF READING! We integrate technology with print resources to provide a full range of information and recreational reading.

The library staff consists of a full time librarian (Romaine Carrington) and a part time library clerk/technologist (Kim Kehoe). We also employ 30 student helpers to assist with day to day library function and book collection. The collection consists of over 10,000 volumes with a wide range of reference, fiction, non-fiction and picture books for all reading levels. In addition, the library collection is fully automated and accessed by the 16 student computers and the circulation desk. Electronic resources are available for student use and research. There also plenty of periodicals of particular interest to grades K-5.

The library is open during school hours to scheduled classes. Classes visit once every 6 days during the special area schedule for library, research and technology skill lessons which reinforce the Arizona State Reading Standards being taught in the classrooms. In addition the library is open daily for parent, student, and teacher checkout before school (7:30-8:00) and after school until 3:00.

We participate in READ ACROSS AMERICA in March to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, host two Book Fairs a year, and have an annual BOOK-IN where students bring their pillows, blankets or sleeping bags, a favorite stuffed animal and a plethora of books to the library for a fun and relaxed reading session. Family Nights are in the planning stages for the near future.

Come in and CHECK US OUT!!

You may contact the librarian at rcarrington@isaaceld.k12.az.us or by phone 602-442-2685