Category: Library Services

Back to School Celebration

With the help of volunteers and community partners, Round Rock ISD kicked off the new school year in a big way. Nearly 8,000 community members came out for health screenings, including hearing exams and vaccinations, family fun, and even finger-nail painting from the Round Rock ISD police officers.

Round Rock ISD Pop-Up Library announces summer schedule

Dive into a good book this summer. The Round Rock ISD Pop-Up Library will visit local parks and other locations throughout the District and distribute books to community members.

At Pop-Up Library locations, all levels of readers have access to a wide variety of books to take home and enjoy. Readers can keep, return, or exchange books during any Pop-Up Library location visit.

Libraries For All

Libraries provide services that connect people to information and people to people. They preserve history, grant us access to worlds beyond our own, and are a refuge for students seeking help with homework or simply a quiet place for reflection. Libraries level the playing field.

Adopt-A-Buddy Reading Program

At Jee Lee Johnson Elementary Pre-K and kindergarten students pick a fluffy cute buddy to read to at home. The Adopt-A-Buddy reading program promotes reading and imagination.

Getting Books to Students

Our librarians have been hard at work across the District this year. This video takes a look at the many ways they have adapted this school year to continue to engage on-campus and virtual learners and make sure books get in the hands of every student.

Unconditional Partners

As we celebrate Women’s History Month in a nation that has recently elected its first woman Vice President, we hope for more progress for all women. This was part of the spirit coursing through the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in 1848. The women who planned the event knew the journey they embarked on would not be completed in their lifetimes. They also knew that others, men and women, would continue the march towards equality and full citizenship, to include the right to vote.

Book Buzz: Episode 8

Find your next favorite book with the Book Buzz! Elementary book recommendations from Round Rock ISD librarians Kristen Fournier (Forest North Elementary) and Jamie Wright (Joe Lee Johnson Elementary). This episode, we feature “Jabari Tries” by Gaia Cornwall, “Mira Forecasts the Future” by Kell Andrews & Libby Marlin, “The Underneath” by Kathy Appelt, “Bringing in the New Year” by Grace Lin, “We March” by Shane W. Evans, and “You Matter” by Christian Robinson.

Special thanks to our fan art maker Elizabeth in 5th grade at FNE!

Book Buzz: Episode 7

Book Buzz Episode 7. Find your next favorite book with the Book Buzz! Elementary book recommendations from Round Rock ISD librarians Kristen Fournier (Forest North Elementary) and Jamie Wright (Joe Lee Johnson Elementary). This episode, we feature “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang, “Dragon’s Fat Cat” by Dav Pilkey, “I Am Every Good Thing” By Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James, “i haiku you” by Betsy E. Snyder, “Black is a Rainbow Color” by Angela Joy and Ekua Holmes, & “Pete’s a Pizza” by William Steig. Special thanks to our fan art maker Chloe in 5th grade at Forest North Elementary, and our special guest for our “BEE-ing a Reader” segment, Michael Jones, who is the Round Rock ISD Textbook Warehouse Manager.

Completing the Story: Why Black History Matters

On February 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson inaugurated Negro History Week. The week’s primary focus was to underscore contributions of African Americans in the United States (U.S.) in a more intentional and scholarly fashion to enhance the pride of African Americans and, simultaneously, improve race relations. Ninety-five years have passed since that first Negro History Week; and, a great many changes have affected our nation and the world. The need to acknowledge and celebrate African American history is just as important today as in 1926. African American history IS U.S. history.

Round Rock ISD librarians create ‘buzz’ with video book talk series

Book Buzz is a video book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright. These literacy enthusiasts share their earnest appreciation for the literary and visual art of children’s books they are loving for new, emerging independent, and independent readers.

Book Buzz: Episode 6

Book Buzz Episode 6. Reviews of: Biblioburro, The Cool Bean, Prince & Knight, Ellray Jake Walks the Plank, Goat on a Boat, Masterpiece. Special guest appearance by Ami Uselman, Director of Library Services. Book Buzz is a YouTube book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright.

Book Buzz: Episode 5

Book Buzz Episode 5. Reviews of: Among the Hidden, Christian the Hugging Lion, Go Big or Go Home, Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match, The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, The Templeton Twins Have an Idea. Book Buzz is a YouTube book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright.

Book Buzz: Episode 4

Book Buzz Episode 4. Reviews of: Blended, BunBun & BonBon, Donut the Destroyer, Don’t Worry BEE Happy, Layla and the Bots Happy Paws, Mr. Wolf’s Class, Owly, Stepping Stones, The Baby-sitters Little Sister, The One and Only Ivan, Twins. Book Buzz is a YouTube book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright.

Book Buzz: Episode 3

Book Buzz Episode 3. Reviews of: Inside Out & Back Again, Rabbit & Robot and Ribbit, Sahara Special, Sulive, The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do, Zoey and Sassafras. Book Buzz is a YouTube book talk series hosted by Round Rock ISD elementary librarians Kristen Fournier and Jamie Wright.

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