Elementary Library Elementary students check out books for one week at a time.
1st and 2nd grade students check out one book at a time. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students check out two books at a time, one Accelerated Reader book and one “just for fun” book.
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computer-based program that combines children’s literature with computer software that tests for comprehension. Each student selects his or her AR book, then reads it at a comfortable pace. When the student finishes the book they take a multiple-choice test on the book. The test will have 5, 10 or 20 questions on it. As soon as the student completes the test the program tells them how many questions were answered correctly. Each grade level has its own AR guidelines and goals for their students. Please check with your student's teacher for more AR information
Memorial Books
A book given in memory of a loved one is a lasting tribute. Memorial books may be given to the Elementary or Middle School library. A bookplate with the name of the person being honored, the person or persons honoring them and the person at Herndon who is related to them is placed in the front of the book.