Library Media Center Programs

Library Media Centers at Osborn are much more than a Library. Newly renovated libraries house more than 87,000 books, full computer labs, mobile laptop carts, SMART Boards and much more. Libraries serve kindergarten thorough eighth grade students during the school day and serve families in the evenings during school events and parent teacher conferences. Many are open before and after school as well hosting professional development for teachers and programs for children like KidsRead.

Osborn Libraries have benefited from the Federal Literacy through School Libraries grant. The overarching goal of the grant is to improve literacy through updating and improving Osborn libraries. More than 13,500 books, 69 computers, and more than 300 electronic media titles have been purchased. Books & materials supporting pre-literacy skills, language learning, and Family-Centered Literacy for parents and pre-reading children were also purchased at Encanto, Longview, Montecito, and Solano. Additionally, NetTrekker and BrainPop internet subscriptions were purchased to support student technical literacy. Across the district there has been increased monthly book circulation averaging 130% per student over last year. The largest increase was seen at the Middle School with a 218% increase!