Apollo Library Family Information!
Updated January 8, 2024
Upcoming Events
January 8: 1st Day of 3rd Quarter
January 11: Project LIT for the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
January 12: Club Day
January 15: No School, MLK Day
January 16: Report Cards Issued
January 19: Deadline for Interest in Battle of the Books
January 26: Picture Retake Day
January 30: Make & Munch: Japanese Marble Art called Suminagashi
Mrs. Alison Brooks, Librarian
Dear families:
Welcome to the Apollo Middle library! My name is Mrs. Alison Brooks, and I am excited to support your child on their journey to becoming a lifelong reader and learner. My primary focus is to support the district's efforts to improve the focused outcomes of students in the area of literacy by helping your child discover the love of reading and grow as an independent reader. Our library is a space of voluntary inquiry where students are welcome to explore and select books and materials that support their academic needs and their unique reading interests. It is an honor to be part of your child's educational journey, and it is my hope that our school library will be a place of wonder to them.
I am here to partner with you and will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have. I am available to discuss your child's reading interests and needs any time.
Love,
Mrs. Brooks
Contact Info:
Email: alison.maliszewski@mnps.org
Miss Cat Brooks, Library Clerk
Contact Information:
Email: anna.brooks@mnps.org
Library Renovation
OLD LIBRARY - Pre 2014
Library Classroom
Garage Door
iPad Stations for Using the Library Catalog
Quiet Reading Zone Upstairs
Apollo Productions Morning News Studio
Library Collection Information
How Library Materials Are Selected
Our materials have been carefully selected according to our district's selection policy, and they reflect the age and maturity levels of the students in our school. They are also aligned to the educational mission of MNPS, our school, and our district. We periodically review library materials to ensure they are age appropriate for our students
MNPS mission: We deliver a great public education to every student every day.
MNPS Libraries mission: Metro Nashville Public Schools Libraries develop students who are critical thinkers and thoughtful users of information through teaching, collaboration and a rich collection of resources. Our school libraries are diverse, student-centered learning hubs that promote teacher and student success through collaboration, inquiry, and literacy across all disciplines. We ensure equitable services and access to high quality, educational, relevant resources for students.
Every book is not for every reader, but every child should have access to books they may want to read. MNPS librarians strive to know our learners and assist them in finding books that fit their needs and interests. If your student checks out any library material your family deems inappropriate, please return the item to the school. Please talk with your child about your expectations for content they consume. Please partner with me so that I can understand your child's needs.
Limitless Libraries
- Limitless Libraries is an incredible partnership with the Nashville Public Library, NPL. They have shared their ENTIRE collection with MNPS!
- ALL students (unless their parent opts them out) has an automatic library card that allows them to check out from both our school AND also place holds on up to 25 items from the public library. Those items are delivered to Apollo and my library helpers deliver them to students daily!
- We also have access to AMAZING databases for FREE through NPL and TEL! Explore more on the website below!
Student Login:
Library Card: 190 number
Password (PIN): Birthday as 4 digits, in MMDD format
Limitless Libraries Background:
Our partnership with the Nashville Public Library, which is called Limitless Libraries, provides your child with access to books and materials at the Nashville Public Library. Your student may place a hold on an item, and it will be delivered to them at their school. We are grateful for this partnership that provides even more access to library materials. Last year, students in MNPS checked out nearly 100,000 items through Limitless Libraries.
The following policies apply to the access of Limitless Libraries materials:
· Elementary students (grades K-5) can only request items from the juvenile catalog while in the school building. If they are searching from home, we recommend they log-in the catalog first and select their school from the drop-down menu so that they are only searching in the juvenile catalog.
· Middle School and High School students (grades 5-12) have access to the full catalog.
· While students may request a DVD, they may not place a hold on a rated R item.
Note: Some MNPS 5th grades are part of the elementary tier, and some are part of the middle school tier. 5th grades that are housed in the elementary tier will have access to the juvenile catalog, and 5th grades housed at the middle school tier will have access to the full catalog. MNPS is in the process of transitioning 5th grade to elementary school, and this process will be complete by the 2024-2025 school year.
Opt Out of Limitless Libraries
If you prefer that your child not be able to receive items from the public library at school, I can provide you with the Limitless Libraries “Opt-Out” form. Please complete the form and return it to me.
Opting out only means your child will not receive items delivered to school. Your student may still visit any Nashville Public Library branch and check out items in person. They will also still be able to access Limitless Libraries databases.
Link your Nashville Public Library card to Student Card:
Parents/ Guardians who have a Nashville Public Library card may link their card to their student’s card, which would allow them to see what their student currently has checked out and what is on hold. While MNPS Libraries believes in a reader's right to privacy, we understand this may be your preference. We encourage you to discuss this with your child as well as expectations for the content they consume.
Reconsideration Process: If a current MNPS parent/guardian, student, or staff member has a concern about a specific title(s). You are encouraged to discuss this with their school librarian first. If you decide further action is needed, you may pursue the “Reconsideration” process. Information about the process can be found here.
Project LIT
- We announce a date and book title for Project LIT.
- ANY student/staff/family can read that book and sign up for Project LIT book club meetings.
- At club meetings we have snacks, talk about the book, and play trivia to win prizes.
We will be reading and discussing the books pictured below throughout this school year.
Hide and Seeker: Friday, October 20
The Wild Robot: Thursday, January 11
I am Alfonso Jones: Friday, February 16
From the Desk of Zoe Washington: Friday, April 5
Make & Munch in the Library!
Students can sign up in the Library Schoology Course and new crafts and dates will be announced monthly!
AR Quizzing
Students can ONLY take each quiz ONCE, so they have to have finished the book and done so recently in order to pass.
More information about AR Quizzing, including directions, are located in the AR Quiz folder on the library Schoology Page. You can also learn more by going to the Apollo library website and scrolling down to the AR section on the home page.
Affordable Internet Connectivity Program
More information coming soon!
Here is the link from FCC on getting affordable internet services: https://www.fcc.gov/acp.
NPL’s Digital Literacy team was also awarded a grant for library branches to signup centers. People will have to make reservations to meet with a library employee, who has completed the required training, to apply and come back for their approval/denial info. I'm sure they will send more info as it's available.
Apollo Middle Library
Email: alison.maliszewski@mnps.org
Instagram: @ApolloLibrarian
Miss Cat Brooks, Library Clerk
Email: anna.brooks@mnps.org
Email: alison.maliszewski@mnps.org
Website: www.apollolibrary.weebly.com
Location: 631 Richards Road, Antioch, TN, USA
Phone: 615-333-5025
Twitter: @apolloreader