Library

Pinebrook Library Catalog

The heart of Pinebrook Elementary, our library is the hub of activity every day.

We are proud to house a rich, diverse library collection to enrich learning, broaden knowledge, and entertain the masses. These resources include books, eBooks, nonprint materials, manipulatives, Makerspace materials, and a professional library. 

Vision and Mission of the Library Media Program

Mission Statement:  At Pinebrook Elementary, we are committed to meeting the information needs of all students, staff and parents 

It is our goal to:

  • provide efficient, friendly service

  • create an organized and inviting environment

  • acquire the best new literature available

  • provide quality instruction

  • foster the love of reading and create life-long learners

Library Hours:

The library is open to students and staff from 8:00 – 2:30 every school day.  All students have a scheduled library time to visit the library with their class.  However, students are encouraged to visit the library when needed to utilize print and online resources.

Mrs. Denise Higgins, Librarian Mrs. Danielle Clark, Library Assistant

 Mrs. Denise Higgins, Librarian

Mrs. Danielle Clark, Library Assistant

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Circulation Policy

Students in Kindergarten, first grade and second grade check out books every week during their scheduled library time.

Students in third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade check out books on their scheduled library time every other week.

Number of books students can check out:

  • Kindergarten:  one book until November.  After November, two books every week

  • First Grade:  two books

  • Second Grade: two books

  • Third Grade:  three books

  • Fourth Grade:  three books

  • Fifth Grade: three books.

Students are welcome to renew books that they have not yet had time to finish reading.

The students have recieved a great deal of instruction on the proper care of library books.  If a library book is lost or damaged, it is the students' responsibility to provide payment for a new copy of the book to be purchased for the Pinebrook library collection. 

Elementary Online Resources

Loudoun County Public Schools offers a wide variety of online resources that can be accessed from school as well as from home.  All subscription databases can be accessed using LCPSGo.  Click on the Library Resources page for password free access to all the online resources.  

LCPS Go

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media provides parents, students, and schools with quality information regarding the safe use of 21st Century media. Pinebrook Elementary School is using curriculum resources from Common Sense Media to prepare students for the personal responsibility required for our Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative.  

Students are learning about Internet searching and safety, cyberbullying, evaluating web sites for authenticity and reliability, creative credit and copyright, and other important information literacy skills in Library, in the Computer Lab, and in the classroom.  These skills are critical for our students because "A digital citizen knows how to harness the power of technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly" (Common Sense Media 2015).

In addition to providing educators with a digital citizenship curriculum, Common Sense Media provides reviews of media ranging from movies to video games.  You can visit Common Sense Media for Parents for useful resources and tools to help you and your children navigate today's digital landscape.  

Loudoun County Public Library

Our county's public library is a phenomenal resource for our Pinebrook  students and their parents!   The Gum Spring library is our beautiful, new, neighborhood library.   Search their online catalog for books, use their online databases for homework assignments and research, download eBooks, and much, much more!  Click on the image below to go to the Loudoun County Public Library web site.  

MackinVia

MackinVIA™ is a program that makes it easy to access over 2,500 Pinebrook Elementary eBooks.  You can use MackinVIA on any device that has internet access. For online and offline access, there is a free MackinVIA app available for download. 

Two ways to access MackinVIA:

Click on the MackinVIA icon below or click here