Library

Center Elementary School

About the Library

Graphic of a staff of three booksThe mission of the library media center is to help all students, faculty, and staff achieve success at the Center 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.

Available Resources

  • Circulating book collection of approximately 9000 volumes
  • Reference section including general and subject encyclopedias
  • Internet access via 22 desktop computers
  • Access to databases through the SEMLS
  • Educational software including KidPix, Inspiration, and The Graph Club

Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Procedure for Library Materials, K-12

Library Materials Opt-Out

While the Hanover Public Schools Library Media Centers strive to provide developmentally appropriate, educational, and enriching resources for all students, parent(s)/guardian(s) may exercise their rights to restrict library materials checked out by their children in grades K-12. To restrict certain titles from circulation to their children, parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete the School Library Materials Opt-Out Process. This allows parent(s)/guardian(s) to select specific library titles they do not want their child to check out, or to bar their student from checking out any materials. Each school’s administration will maintain a file of “opt-outs.” It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to complete, modify, and/or update the opt-out form for their child.

Reconsideration of Library Materials

Hanover Public Schools has a policy regarding the reconsideration of library materials. Please review the Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials and submit it to your building principal. View the School Committee Policy IJL-R, Procedures for Reconsideration of Library Materials for policy information.

Volunteering

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.