Bondurant Library

The Bondurant Library serves as the hub of intellectual activity, fostering the pursuit of knowledge and the exchange of ideas by connecting the library to each student, teacher, classroom and discipline. While encouraging the love of reading, students are taught to become effective and discriminating users of information and to develop strategies for lifelong learning.

LOAN PERIODS

Materials are generally loaned for a two-week period unless otherwise directed by Library staff. Videos, DVDs, magazines and reference materials only circulate to teachers and staff.

PreK - 2nd graders can check out 1 book every week if they have turned in previously checked out books. *2nd graders will check out two books in January.
3rd-5th graders are allowed 2 books at a time.
6th-8th graders are allowed 3 books at a time.

FINES

The library levies a fine of 25 cents per day for overdue materials. Fines apply to 3rd - 8th graders. Fines are calculated for actual school days that school is in session, not for weekends or school holidays. If a student's fine reaches $5.00, he will not be able to check out a book until the fine is paid.

LOST AND/OR DAMAGED MATERIALS

Students are charged for materials lost or damaged while loaned to them. If the title is later found and returned, the replacement cost for the material is refunded.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE

Students may use the library computers and the Internet with the provision that all provision that all procedures that govern the use of technology in other areas of The Academy are also followed in the library.

*A copy machine is located in the library for student use.

Makerspace

Makerspace is a creative place for students to explore, learn, and share resources and knowledge. Materials, tools, and various technologies are provided to encourage hands-on activities and self-directed learning.

A possible range of activities might include:

Cardboard construction or origami
Little Bits
Keva Contraptions
Legos
Magnets
Computer Coding
3D Printing

Makerspace is in the library everyday from 7:15 -7:45 AM Monday and Thursday as well as on Friday from 3:30 - 4:15 PM.

Citing Sources Links

Databases

For login information to any of our database resources, please check your Family Portal on FACTS.

Accelerated Reader Bookfinder	Fact Monster	Kids Book Series	Juvenile Series & Sequels

What should I read next?	World Book	Britannica School Edition	Shelve It

Highlights Kids	San Antonio Public Library	Easy Bib	MLA Citation

Central Intelligence Agency	Code.org	Typing Pal	Discovery Education

NewsELA Elementary (News in Spanish)	BrainPop	BrainPop Junior	EBSCO Host

News Bank	iClipart for Schools	Pebble Go	Facts on File (infobase)

	Wonderopolis

Meet the Staff

SAA Museum

Book Award Links

Randolph Caldecott

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Coretta Scott King

Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience. Further, the Award encourages the artistic expression of the black experience via literature and the graphic arts in biological, social, and historical treatments by African American authors and illustrators.

Lone Star Reading List

Following the success of the Bluebonnet program for third through sixth grades, the Young Adult Round Table decided to investigate the creation of a state-wide reading incentive program for middle schoolers. The committee chose to create a recommended reading list rather than an award. The first Lone Star list was presented at the 1990 Annual Conference. The pilot was considered a great success and was accepted by the TLA Executive Board as a standing committee in 1992.

John Newbery Medal

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Texas 2 x 2 Reading List

The 2X2 Committee's charge is to produce a t list of 20 recommended books for children, age two to grade two. The 2X2 Reading List is a project of the Children's Round Table, a unit of the Texas Library Association. Texas Library Association sponsors the 2X2 Reading List solely to encourage free voluntary reading.

Texas Bluebonnet Award

Texas Bluebonnet Award is a unique program that encourages reading for pleasure and is aimed at students in grades 3-6. Each year, 20 books are chosen as the "Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List" by the TBA selection committee. If students read a minimum of five books from the current master list (or have the books read aloud to them), they have the opportunity to vote for their favorite title during the month of January each year. The author the book receiving the most votes statewide is declared the winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award.