Ecole du Samedi provides free access to a library providing books, DVDs and tapes for all ages that support the instructional program. Located in the SAC mezzanine, the library is open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each family will receive a free membership upon registering with the librarian.
Library Policies
So everyone can enjoy the library collection, families are limited to the number of items they can check out. All families can check out a maximum of 2 DVD’s at a time.
- Family with one child: 4 items (including a maximum of 2 DVDs)
- Family with 2 children: 6 items (including a maximum of 2 DVDs)
- Family with 3 or more children: 8 items (including a maximum of 2 DVDs)
If books, DVDs or tapes are lost or damaged, parents will be responsible for replacing the item or paying for Ecole du Samedi to replace it.
Library Programs
Each class will be on a rotation allowing students (with their teachers) to come during recess to pick their own library book. Each child gets to choose a book that they will be able to keep at home for 3 weeks. Our librarians help them choose age and level appropriate books. Parents, please ask your children about the book they chose and encourage them to read it to you. We believe participation in this process will help reinforce their role in learning here at Ecole du Samedi.
Children in the Bébé & Moi and Bout'chous may visit the library with their parents before or after class.
Book Subscription Program
Each September, Ecole du Samedi offers a discounted group rate to L'école des loisirs, a French book club that provides age-appropriate books (8 books per school year). All books are distributed once a month through the library.
Teachers will distribute catalogues for this program in September, but parents can view the books offered anytime on the club’s website, http://www.ecoledesmax.com
Click on Les abonnements max and select your child’s age group to view books in that collectionThen, click on a month to preview four pages in the book (for most books)