DEER PATH LIBRARY
MEDIA CENTER

"...a library is more than a collection of dusty old books. It is a place to learn, explore, and grow!”ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY
 

Lake Forest District 67

Library Mission

We believe a school library is a dynamic extension of the classroom that provides students and staff with resources -- expertise, print and electronic materials, technology, and space -- to collaborate, explore, and create. Staffed by certified teachers and support personnel, the K-8 library program realizes this mission through:

• A collection of diverse materials and resources that meets the needs and interests of our students

• Student-directed learning based on passions and interests

• Growth through inquiry based instruction and innovative thinking

• Inspiring a love of reading for enjoyment and personal growth

• Collaboration as instructional partners in the development and implementation of lessons that build upon and enhance the curriculum

• Instruction of students and staff in the independent and responsible use of information in both print and digital formats

• The creation of a space for staff and students that is dynamic, flexible, and not limited by schedules