Mrs. Laasch   Learning Center

Concord Learning Center

Where Books Rule!

Welcome to

Concord School's 

Virtual Library

Hours: Always Open!

Pamela C. Laasch, 

L.C. Director

   I have been sharing the love of books with Cass School District boys and girls for thirty-five years.  We are very fortunate to have a wealth of materials in our Concord School Learning Center available to the children. 

The Learning Center Rules

1. Search for a book.

2. Read and enjoy book.

3. Share book quietly with a friend.

4. Treasure books.

Learning Center Classes

   The First Step and Kindergarten classes learn about the proper way to take care of their library books, the difference between non-fiction and fiction books, and where to find these books.  The classroom teachers and I encourage the children to have someone at home read their book with them.  They keep their books for a week.  If they happen to forget their book, they need to pay a .02 fine for each book.     

   In First and Second grade I once again stress the care of library books with the children and review the difference between fiction and non-fiction.  I introduce them to various authors and illustrators.  The children learn where the various types of books are kept in the Learning Center.  They keep their books for a week.  If they happen to forget their book, they need to pay a .02 fine each day, for each book.

   In Third and Fourth Grade we again review what we have studied in previous years.  The children learn about call numbers, the arrangement of our library books, the use of our electronic catalog, and basic research skills.  They can have up to six books checked out at a time.  They keep their books for two weeks.  If they happen to forget their book, they need to pay a .02 fine each day, for each book.  

   As the children are learning to read, I encourage them to checkout at least one book they can read.  The other book(s) can be of their own choosing.  Many times children do choose non-fiction books that are too difficult for them to read, but they enjoy looking at the illustrations.  

Overdue & Bill Notices

   Most mornings overdue and bill notices are passed out.  The overdue notice lists the current date, child's name, teacher's name, title, author, call number, price, when the book was checked out, and when it is due.  The price listed is not the fine, but what would be due if the book is lost.  A bill notice is given once the book has been returned.  It indicates the fine.

       Readers

 are

Leaders!

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