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Which Library Serves My School Image

 

All public libraries are committed to providing services to schools within their service area boundaries. Below is a listing of U-46 and private schools that Gail Borden Public Library serves. For convenience, we have added the U-46 schools served by our public library colleagues. For more information about services to schools, please contact the appropriate public library.

Gail Borden Public Library District

Abbott Middle School
Century Oaks Elementary School
Channing Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School
DREAM Academy
Einstein Academy
Elgin Academy
Elgin High School
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School
Ellis Middle School
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Garfield Elementary School
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Harvest Christian Academy
Highland Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Huff Elementary School
Illinois Park Center for Early Learning
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Kimball Middle School
Larkin High School
Larsen Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
Lord’s Park Elementary School
Lowrie Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Nature Ridge Elementary School
Otter Creek Elementary School
Prairie Knolls Middle School
Prairieview Elementary School
Ronald D.O’Neal Elementary School
South Elgin High School
St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
St. John's Lutheran School and Preschool
St. Mary School
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Summit School, Inc.
Timber Trails Elementary School
Westminster Christian School
Washington Elementary School
Willard Elementary School

 

Poplar Creek Public Library District
[U-46 schools only]

Canton Middle School
Glenbrook Elementary School
Hanover Countryside Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Oakhill Elementary School
Ontarioville Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School
Ridge Circle Elementary School
Streamwood High School
Sunnydale Elementary School
Tefft Middle School

 

Bartlett Public Library District
[U-46 schools only]

Bartlett Elementary School
Bartlett High School
Centennial Elementary School
Eastview Middle School
Hawk Hollow Elementary School
Independence Center for Early Learning
Liberty Elementary School
Prairieview Elementary School
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School

 

Carol Stream Public Library
[U-46 schools only]

Spring Trail Elementary School

Diversity Resources for Teachers

Diversity Resources

 

Online Resources 

Africa Access - a website expanding perspectives on Africa, book by book

American Indians in Children's Literature Blog - a blog providing critical perspective and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society

The Brown Bookshelf - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written by African Americans

Disability in Kidlit - Reviews, guests posts, and discussion about the portrayal of disabilityes in Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. This blog is no longer updated, but the previous posts are beneficial

Latin@s in KidLit - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written "about, for, and/or by Latin@s"

Lee & Low Books - The largest multicultural children's book publisher in the United States  

We Need Diverse Books: Where to Find Diverse Books - The We Need Diverse Books campaign maintains this resource and links to sites that highlight children's literature about African-Americans, American Indians, Latinos, persons with disabilities, Muslims, LGBTQIA persons, and more

 

U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture

Retired teachers and school librarians have worked together with Gail Borden staff to create the U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture. This list includes books for elementary-school readers that:

  • are written by African or African-American authors

OR

  • touch on aspects of African or African-American history and culture

Individual books have been mapped to specific grade levels and essential questions. Fountas and Pinnell levels are also listed when available. You can view the entire Multicultural Bookshelf online or select a specific grade level to view: 

  • Kindergarten
  • First grade
  • Second grade
  • Third grade
  • Fourth grade
  • Fifth grade
  • All grade levels

Book covers of titles on multicultural bookshelf

Book covers of titles on multicultural bookshelf

Cover images for books on Multicultural Bookshelf

To find more books for all ages, try doing an advanced search with the term African as a subject. Once you get a list of results, you can use the options on the left side to narrow down your search results to DVDs, puppets, books in Spanish, books in the teen section, or other types of materials.

Questions? Comments?

If you would like more assistance in locating materials for use in your classroom, please contact the Youth Help Desk at (847) 429-4685.

 

 

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Birth - PreK Parent Resources 

Every child is born ready to learn and there are a few simple things parents can do to help.  Click here to see short tips that will get your child ready for success in school and in life.

About the Early Learning Center

One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten

U-46 Give Me Five! program: Learn simple things you can do to get your child ready for kindergarten.

Welcome Baby: The first step in supporting your baby's early literacy development.

 

Kindergarten-8th Grade Parent Resources 

About the Youth Center

Child Care Options for Children Ages 5 and Older

Find Books by Reading Level (Fountas and Pinnell)

Homeschool Resources

Live Homework Help from Tutor.com

Private Tutors

Area Preschool and Childcare Agencies

Are you looking for a daycare or preschool? Please visit the following webpage:

Preschool and Childcare Agencies

Teachers

Services for Pre-K - Grade 8

Services for Grades 9-12

 

 

 

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