The mission of the library media center
is to help all students, faculty, and staff
achieve success at the Center/Sylvester
School. Through diverse learning
opportunities, the library works to create
life-long learners prepared to thrive in a
global society. The library program, based
on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks,
focuses on the three main areas defined in
the Common Chapters: Thinking and
Communicating; Gaining and Applying
Knowledge; and Working and Contributing. |
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Circulating book collection of approximately
9000 volumes
Reference section including general and
subject encyclopedias
Internet access via 15 desktop computers
Access to databases through the SEMLS
Educational software including KidPix,
Inspiration, and The Graph Club |
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The library welcomes volunteers
to help with library tasks, book processing,
displays, technology projects, and more.
Volunteer time commitments and schedules are
flexible to make this a rewarding experience
for volunteers as well as the students. If
you are interested in volunteering, please
contact the main office or the librarian. |