Destiny Library Catalog   

Ebook and Audiobook Access

All students visit the library once a week for 30 minutes.

Depending on the grade level, library classes will involve a variety of information and technology literacy skills. Students will also have the opportunity to check out books during their library classes.

Book Checkout Guidelines:

• K4 - K5 may check out one book, grades 1-3 may check out 2 books, and grades 4-5 may check out 3 books
• Books are due back the following week
• Students may choose to renew their books for an additional week
• The Cumberland Library does not charge fines for overdue books; however, we do ask that you pay for books that are lost or damaged beyond repair

I look forward to working with your child this year, and sharing my love of children's literature with him/her! Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

4th and 5th grade Battle of the Books

Dear 4^th and 5^th grade Families,

The Cumberland Library Media Center is pleased to offer the Battle of the Books reading program to all fourth and fifth graders.  Battle of the Books is an optional extra-curricular activity that is designed to encourage students to read a variety of books. 

Teams usually consist of three people.  It is largely up to the students to find a team of three people; however, we will do our best to make sure that all students who want to participate will be able to find a team. 

Team members are encouraged to divide the responsibility so that each member only reads a portion of the books on the list.  For example, two people could read 7 books and the third person could read 6 books.

The Battle of the Books timeline is as follows:

• November:  Students attend an informational meeting and commit to teams. 
• November – January:  Students read books and quiz one another on titles and authors.
• February:  Battles begin! The schedule will be posted outside of the library.  All battles take place during students’ lunch recess. 
• The final battle date depends on the total number teams participating.  This is determined toward the end of the 2^nd round.  The families of the students of the final battle will be invited to attend the final battle.

This program is designed for students who enjoy the competitive aspect of trivia-type games and also for students who simply enjoy reading.  In the past, this contest has proven to make reading fun for many students, and has exposed them to a variety of books that they might not otherwise have chosen to read.  Feel free to contact the Library Media Specialist, Valerie Mallmann, at valerie.mallmann@wfbschools.com with any questions.

Please see the reading list on the right.  The library holds approximately 10-12 copies of each on these books.  Whenever possible, the library also has at least one copy of each book in audio format, and the majority of titles are available in both eBook and audio from soraapp.com.

Thanks for your support!

Valerie Mallmann, Library Media Specialist
Jane Miller, Library Aide

2021-2022 Battle of the Books List

Cumberland Elementary