This is your link for Summer Reading Suggestions for 2019!
http://guides.rilinkschools.org/cranstonsummerreading
This is your destination for Summer Reading Suggestions!
Here is the GUIDE for Elementary Summer Reading Suggestions
Here is a PDF list for Elementary Summer Reading Suggestions
Click on the links below to download helpful information prepared by CPS Librarians.
The Cranston Public Library is now Fine Free for children's and teens materials! No fines will be charged for late or overdue childrens and teen materials from Cranston Libraries. If materials belonging to other libraries in the state are late, there may be fines, but please talk with a librarian! They will work with you to see what they can do!
Click here to learn more about Fine Free and Worry Free
Click here for the CPL Online Library Card Application. Or click here for a downloadable form. (Also available in Spanish and Portuguese.)
Newbery Books for Best Children's Literature
Caldecott Medal Books for Excellence in Children's Illustrated Books
Sibert Medal Books for Excellence in Children's Informational Literature
What Should I Read Next?
NoveList is a complete resource for fiction and nonfiction pleasure reading!
To look at ebooks available through our library catalog, use the drop-down list under the search box and choose the format Electronic book. Then click back in the Find box and press the [Enter] key on your keyboard.
To check out ebooks click Login in the upper right corner of the screen:
Thanks to Mrs. Steward of Gladstone School for the concise information in this box.
Tues. 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Thurs. 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
First through fifth grade has library class weekly for 35 minutes.
Kindergarten has library class every week for 35 minutes.
First Graders may select one book every other week.
Second Graders may select up to two books every other week.
Students in Third through Fifth Grade may select two books every other week.
Students, please remember to return materials on your scheduled library day.
It is the student's responsiblilty to take care of their books and return them to the library on the due date.
Students, please do not loan your library books to your friends.
As a member of the RILINK consortium, we follow the consortium-level Interlibrary Loan Policy that is posted on the RILINK website here:
In accordance with LORI Standards Certification, the Service Policy for Chester Barrows School Library can be found here.