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Library Staff
Mrs. Judy Lynch
Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Donna Condon
Library Clerk
Contact the Forts Ferry Library
(518) 785-9203
Library Hours
8:40 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Students come to the library each week with
their class for a variety of learning activities and book
exchange.
Literature
During their time in the library, students
are exposed to a variety of literature:
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authors and illustrators
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award-winning books
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multicultural literature
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literary genres
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book talks
Library Skills
Students learn library skills appropriate to
each grade level, including searching for materials on the
library catalog and locating materials.
Research
The research objective is for students to
become competent in the research process by using available and
appropriate materials. While students in the primary grades may
begin learning to research, all students in grades four, five
and six are involved in a formal project. The projects are tied
to the science or social studies curriculum for each grade.
During the research process students:
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locate and select resources
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evaluate sources and information
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extract relevant information from
sources
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cite sources
Computer Literacy
Computer literacy is part of the library
curriculum in grades four through six.
Students learn about:
What's Happening in the Library?
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