BPS Library
Welcome to the Booragoon Primary School Library
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Classes visit the library weekly to borrow books, which should be kept in a library bag. In Kindy, the Teacher runs the library session, while in Pre-Primary and up, our Library Officer, Brooke Donabie, runs the library session.
During library sessions, students will have the opportunity to listen to stories, watch Storybox stories online (ask how you can access these free from home!), play games, contribute to discussions about books, create art for displays, learn about books, other resources and library skills.
We create a culture of reading by:
ensuring students always feel welcome and supported in the library;
empowering students to choose reading material that reinforces reading for pleasure; and
giving students confidence to utilise library services throughout their lifetime.
Our collection includes everything from classic picture books, to the latest in popular children’s fiction and graphic novels, as well as weird, wonderful and engaging non-fiction texts. We open some lunchtimes for students, and families are invited to see what’s available during After School Borrowing.
Every year, we celebrate books and reading with exciting Book Week activities.
Library FAQs
When is my child’s library day?
Check the poster on the display board outside your child’s classroom for your child’s weekly borrowing day.
How many books can my child borrow?
Kindy to Year One borrow one, Years Three to Six usually borrow two, but are welcome to ask for more. Families can borrow up to 20 books during After School Borrowing.
When is After School Borrowing?
After School Borrowing is available most Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-3.30pm (see Term Calendar for dates). Students may visit the library accompanied by a parent or guardian and borrow up to 20 books for two weeks on a parent/guardian account.
When is the library open?
The library is staffed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On other days, returns can be left in the chute in the library front desk.
Is my child’s book overdue?
Overdue notices are sent out automatically via email to the primary contact. This email lists any overdue items your child may have on loan.
Help! I’ve lost a book!
Don’t worry, most books turn up. If, after a few weeks, a thorough search hasn’t uncovered the book, please get in touch with our Library Officer to discuss the options.
🌟 Creating a Culture of Reading
We foster a love of reading by:
Ensuring students always feel welcome and supported in the library
Empowering students to choose books that promote reading for pleasure
Building students’ confidence to use library services throughout their lives
📖 Our Collection – Our library offers:
Classic picture books
Popular children’s fiction and graphic novels
Weird, wonderful, and engaging non-fiction texts
🎉 Celebrating Reading
Each year, we celebrate books and reading with exciting Book Week activities!