Showing posts with label Elementary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elementary. Show all posts

Monday, September 8, 2025

Discover VOX Books in Our Library


I’m excited to share a new resource available in our library—VOX Books! These special books combine the joy of reading with the support of an audiobook. Each title comes with a built-in speaker and headphone jack, allowing students to listen and read along at the same time.

Teachers are encouraged to check out VOX Books for their classrooms. They’re simple to use—just press play and the story begins! Whether during small-group rotations, listening centers, or independent reading time, VOX Books make literacy both engaging and accessible.

VOX books are for classroom and library use only.  To request VOX books for your classroom, please send an email to Michelle or Maggie at least two days in advance of your lesson with the number of books requested.  Or feel free to place copies on hold yourself via your library account. 


VOX collections may be checked out to your classroom for 2 weeks.   

Click here to view a list of titles.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Introducing SWANK K–12 Library Streaming: A New Resource for Teachers

We’re excited to announce a brand-new resource now available through our library—SWANK K–12 Library Streaming!

SWANK is a powerful, easy-to-use streaming platform that gives teachers access to over 40,000 movies and documentaries to support classroom instruction. From classic films to thought-provoking documentaries, this collection has something to enhance lessons across all grade levels and subject areas.

What makes SWANK especially valuable is that it is:

  • Safe and Legal – No need to worry about copyright or unlicensed streaming. All content is cleared for academic use in K–12 schools.

  • Accessible Anywhere – Teachers can stream directly in their classrooms, providing a seamless way to integrate media into lessons.

  • Aligned with Learning – The library includes educational films and documentaries that connect directly to curriculum standards and classroom topics.

Whether you want to introduce a historical event, spark discussion on social issues, or bring literature to life, SWANK offers a wide variety of titles to enrich your teaching.

We encourage all teachers to explore SWANK and start incorporating high-quality media into their lessons. Our library staff is happy to help you get started, answer questions, or suggest films that connect with your curriculum.

👉 How to access and utilize the SWANK portal

We can’t wait to see how you use SWANK to inspire learning in your classrooms!