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Program Overview

The Library Media Center and Maker Space is the heart of the HPS literacy program. The updated library was moved to a larger space in the lower concourse in 2002, and since then hundreds of books have been added for all reading levels.  An on-line card catalog, maker space, and various reading areas are there to welcome students  .  A full time media specialist serves as a resource for both teachers and students in all aspects of the curriculum.

Online Reading Programs

 

MackinVia, Epic, and Clever are just a few of the  computerized programs to help students read and track their reading progress through the year.  Beginning in kindergarten, students are encouraged to check out books online through these available programs with special features such as choosing books that are most appropriate as a part of each online system.

Extended Hours

The Library Media Center is open until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday during the school year, with trained staff available for selection of books or help with research skills for various school assignments.

Collection

The HPS Library Media Center currently holds approximately 12,000 books and many other items such as periodicals and educational videos for classroom use.  The book collection is constantly updated with new acquisitions of both fiction and nonfiction titles at all reading levels. A new graphic novel section complete with up to date titles of popular favorites will be available for checkout.

Policies

Students may check out one book at a time for a period of one week.  Books must be returned before the next book is checked out.  If a book is lost or damaged, the student is responsible for replacing it.