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Chaparral Library Media Center

Welcome to the Chaparral Middle School Library!  My name is Ms. Kristen Carlson and I am happy to be a part of the Chaparral Cougar Team.  I am here to support our students, staff, and families with everything our library has to offer.  The library hours are listed below along with my contact information. Please let me know how I can help you.
Library Hours
Monday thru Friday
(when school is in session)
8:15am until 1:45pmFall Into Reading!!
 
Please feel free to contact me anytime!
(909) 861-6227  x 54019
 
 
 
You will need to LOG IN using your student ID# (not email) & password
 
MORE RESOURCES TO EXPLORE
 
Please be sure to check with your parent/guardian before accessing these resources.
 

 

Audible Stories from Amazon

Stream an Incredible Collection of StoriesStories Help! They Entertain. They Teach. They Keep Young Minds Active, Alert & Engaged. Hassle Free Exchanges.

 

Calisphere

Calisphere is a gateway to digital collections from California’s great libraries, archives, and museums.  Discover 1,700,000 images, texts, and recordings…and counting.

 

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families.

 

NASA STEM @ Home Grades 5 - 8

NASA STEM at Home Grades 5- 8:  Fun activities to do at home. Launch rockets. Build a Moon habitat. Solve spacey puzzles and more! These science, technology, engineering and math activities are fun for kids, adults and the whole family.

 

The National Archives

The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records. 

 

National Geographic Kids

Find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. Visit National Geographic Kids today!

 

Publishers Weekly KidsCast

Interviews with children's and YA authors conducted by Publishers Weekly children's editor Emma Kantor.

 

Scholastic Learn at Home

Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures. Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

 

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. At Unite for Literacy, we picture a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.

 

LIBRARY LINKS TO EXPLORE

Many libraries have resources such as Libby, Overdrive, Hoopla and much more to explore and can be accessed with your library card or have the option to apply for an ecard online at this time.  As always, please ask your parent/guardian before accessing these sites.  Please let me know if you need any assistance with the following links. HAPPY EXPLORING!!

 

Los Angeles County Public Library

https://lacountylibrary.org/

With your LA County Library card, access FREE library resources on your computer or device.  Download or stream eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and movies – all without overdue fines.  You can also get help with your homework, learn a language, or take an online class!

 

Orange County Public LIbrary

http://www.ocpl.org/elib/elearning

We’ve put this resource list together to meet the needs of those who are learning and/or teaching from home
during this time of social distancing.  Some of these resources require a library card.
Check back frequently as new resources will be added.

 

 California State Library

https://www.library.ca.gov/

 

Library of Congress

https://www.loc.gov/

 

Fans of author & illustrator Dav Pilkey...check out his video series! (courtesy of the LOC)

https://www.loc.gov/search/?fa=partof%3Adav+pilkey+at+home&sb=date_desc

 

 

National Poetry Month: 30 Ways to Celebrate—A Poem a Day and More