PRE Library Learning Center
Pearl Ridge Elementary School Library is continually striving to transform into a "future ready" library to help ensure the success of our 21st Century Learners.
This innovative vision includes:
This innovative vision includes:
- flexible learning spaces that are multiple and varied for different activities and groups to meet
- a place where both individualize and collaborative learning can take place
- easy access to print, digital, mobile devices, and online learning platforms
- a place where research-based digital and personalized learning opportunities are readily available
- a place where classroom teachers and the librarian collaborative work together to create innovative, relevant learning experiences for all students.
Library Vision Statement
PRE's Library Learning Center encourages all students to strive to become innovative and creative thinkers to create a better tomorrow.
PRE's Library Learning Center encourages all students to strive to become innovative and creative thinkers to create a better tomorrow.
MakerSpace in the Library Learning Center:
Encouraging Creative Thinking
First Graders Continue to Help Make the Library a Better Place by Donating Books for the 2018-2019 SY! Mahalo!
Reading Comes Alive at PRE's Scholastic Book Fairs
PRE makes literacy fun by hosting two Scholastic Books Fairs a year! This extraordinary book sale and literary event is geared to excite children about reading and learning. It offers the most popular books and educational products for all ages, including the newest titles, award-winners, classics, and interactive products from more than 150 publishers.
Students can look forward to many exciting things like...
2019 "DINO-MITE Book Fair: Stomp, Chomp, and Read! " Coming Soon!
Please help to grant our wishes by...
Students can look forward to many exciting things like...
- Family Contests
- Guessing Games
- Reach or Beat Our Goal Challenges
- Possible Author / Family Reading Events
- And much more!
2019 "DINO-MITE Book Fair: Stomp, Chomp, and Read! " Coming Soon!
Please help to grant our wishes by...
- Getting books into the hands of our students
- Getting books into our classrooms
- Raising funds for the Library Learning Center
- Creating long lasting happy memories for our school community
Annual Great Book Exchange
PRE families, start saving your gently used books and participate in our annual Great Book Exchange! Students that turn in their old, gently used books will be able to select from the other titles that were brought in by the other PRE students. The best part about this is that students are able to get exciting books to read and keep FREE of charge! More information regarding this special event will be forthcoming this September.
Read Across America Celebration:
Remembering Dr. Seuss
Read Across America is a way for students, teachers, and families to celebrate the joys of reading, as well as, remember one of the most beloved children's book author / illustrator, Dr. Seuss. PRE celebrates this special day on or around March 2nd, Dr. Seuss's birthday. Students are invited to wear their colorful Dr. Seuss stovetop hats and participate in the many activities planned for the day.
Read Across America Themed Activities May Include:
Read Across America Themed Activities May Include:
- Special Breakfast and/or lunch
- Students take a Reading Oath lead by our Administration via PRE25 Live Broadcast
- Dr. Seuss / Children's Book Trivia Call-In Game
- Special Guest Readers including Parent Readers
- Author / Illustrator Visits
- And Much More...
PRE's Library Service Club
Hui Na Wai Momi: Club of the Waters of Pearl
Wanted: Responsible, respectful, dependable, energetic, and helpful students in grades 4, 5, and 6.
Pearl Ridge Elementary is searching for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who would like to be part of a service club helping others while having fun!!! Members would be responsible for helping with the work and activities in the Library Learning Center.
Recruitment will begin this September. Students that are interested should listen for application information at their upcoming Library Orientation visit.
Pearl Ridge Elementary is searching for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who would like to be part of a service club helping others while having fun!!! Members would be responsible for helping with the work and activities in the Library Learning Center.
Recruitment will begin this September. Students that are interested should listen for application information at their upcoming Library Orientation visit.
Useful Links
- Pearl Ridge LS2 Catalog System - Find out what books are available at PRE!
- Ls2 Kids - A kid friendly version to find books at PRE!
- Library Request Form - Submit a request of what you would like to see in our Library Learning Center!
Subscription Databases and eBooks (Use PRE login and password)
- Capstone Interactive - Enjoy various fiction and nonfiction eBooks online!
- Chelsea House Biographies Online - Read about athletes, military leaders, presidents, scientists, writers, and others!
- Follett Shelf - Currently has 300+ ebooks and is continually growing!
- EBSCO- Provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, ebooks and much more! (Uses an alternate login)
- Pebble Go - Four databases for beginning readers and researchers!
- Pebble Go Next - Three databases for researching States, Science, and American Indians!
- TumbleBooks - Online collection of animated, audio picture books, chapter books, nonfiction books and videos!
- World Almanac for Kids - Four databases for beginning readers and researchers!
Encyclopedia Resources Online (Use PRE login and password)
- Britannica Online - Offers three reading levels of the encyclopedia and supplementary resources: atlas, timelines, learning materials, magazines, websites, and videos!
- World Book Online - Offers three reading levels of the encyclopedia and supplementary resources: dictionary, atlas, audio and video, and homework help!