Library


LDCSB Library Mission Statement

To provide access to a variety of informational resources to support the curriculum, foster a love for reading, and ensure the school community is effective users of information for learning and for leisure.

LDCSB School Library Goals

  • Educate students on the functionality, organization and purpose of libraries so that they can be library users for life
  • Demonstrate how to research with purpose and process
  • Promote and foster a love for reading for pleasure and learning
  • Develop library collections that encompass a variety of formats to support Catholic Graduate Expectations
  • Facilitate the use of technology for learning, research and communication

What the Research says about School Libraries

Research undeniably and repeatedly shows clear links between student achievement and the existence of libraries stocked with a variety of resources, and staffed by qualified librarians who collaborate with teachers.

 

 
 ​ PRIMARY MATH BINS (Gr. K-3)
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
Cover the Caterpillar Kit Measure Me Kit Money Money Money Kit Primary Pattern Play Kit Probability Party Kit
         
 
JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE MATH BINS (Gr. 4-8)
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
Battleship Coordinates Kit Measuring Mazes and Meatballs Kit Fraction Frenzy Kit Patterning Predicaments Kit Probability Puzzlers Kit
         
 
The Bully, The Bullied, and the Not-so-Innocent Bystander Book Cover
​"The Bully, The Bullied, and the Not-so-Innocent Bystander"
by Barbara Coloroso
Kids are Worth It!: Giving your child the gift of inner discipline Book Cover
"Kids are Worth It!: Giving your child the gift of inner discipline"
by Barbara Coloroso
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Guide for Parents Book Cover
"Helping Your Anxious Child: A Guide for Parents"
by Rapee, Wignall, Spence, Cobham, and Lyneham
Just Because it's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make it Right: Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically Book Cover
​"Just Because it's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make it Right: Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically"
by Barbara Coloroso
Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness & Acceptance Book Cover
​"Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness & Acceptance"
by Christopher McCurry
Your Anxious Child: How Parents & Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children Book Cover
​"Your Anxious Child: How Parents & Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children"
by J.Dacey & L.Fiore
Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety Book Cover
​"Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety"
by Michele Kambolis
 
Ready, Set, RELAX: A Program of Relaxation, Learning & Self-Esteem for Children Book Cover
​"Ready, Set, RELAX: A Program of Relaxation, Learning & Self-Esteem for Children"
by J.Allen & R.Klein
What to Do When You're Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids Book Cover
"What to Do When You're Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids"
by James Crist
Up & Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about OCD & Treatment Book Cover
​"Up & Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about OCD & Treatment"
by A. Wagner
Nobody's Perfect: A Children's Story About Perfectionism Book Cover
​"Nobody's Perfect: A Children's Story About Perfectionism"
by J.Allen & R.Klein
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine Book Cover
​"Wilma Jean the Worry Machine"
by Julia Cook
 
david and the worry beast
​"David & the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope with Anxiety"
by Anne Marie Guanci
anxiety workbook for teens
​"The Anxiety Workbook for Teens"
by Lisa Schab
stress reduction workbook for teens
​"The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens"
by Lisa Schab
what to do when your temper flares
"What to do When Your Temper Flares: A Kids Guide"
by Dawn Huebner
worried no more
Worried No More: Help & Hope for Anxious Children"
by Aureen Wagner
worried
"The Worried Child: Recognizing Anxiety in Children & Helping them Heal"
by Paul Foxman
when parents separate
"When Parents Separate: Modern Issues that Affect You"
by Pete Sanders
I had a friend named peter
 
"I Had a Friend Named Peter: Talking to Children About the Death of a Friend"
by Janice Cohn
my mom is dying
"My Mom is Dying:
A Child's Diary"
by Jill Westburg McNamara
painless research projects
"Painless Research Projects"
by Rebecca & James Elliott
what to do when you worry too much
 
"What to do When You Worry to Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety"
by Dawn Huebner
blessings and prayers
"Blessings and Prayers:
For Home & Family"
by the CCCB
doing math with your child
 
"Doing Mathematics with Your Child: Kindergarten to Grade 6 - a Parent Guide"
by the Ministry of Education
 
understanding tourettes
 
"Understanding Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Families"
by Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
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"Meet the Teacher: How to Help Your Child Navigate Elementary School"
by Betty Borowski & Laura Mayne
 
 
Various Other Titles Available Upon Request.