Elementary
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Feature of the Month - Elementary
2024 Comic Art Show: Submissions Period
Apr 1st | 12:00am - Apr 30th | 12:00am
Submit 1-2 original pieces of artwork between April 1-30 for consideration to be included in the Comic Art Show at Salem Church Library!
Fabulous Fridays
Fabulous Friday: I Survived
Jun 7th | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Fabulous Friday: High Seas Adventure
Jun 21st | 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Fabulous Friday: Bugs
Jul 12th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-5 Services
Children K-5 Services
Find a Good Read
Check out these grade-specific booklists handpicked by our librarians.
Children & Teen Book Groups
Want to read with others? Join one of our youth book groups available online.
Learn at Home & at School with the Library
Resources for grades K-5 for both students and teachers.
Elementary School Classes
Find and contact your designated library partner for local elementary schools, plus more.
Resources
Novelist K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus
Read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers.
Online Resources for Children 0-5
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
OverDrive: Kids eBooks & eAudio
eBooks and eAudio, including read-along books, for children of all ages.
Study Guides
Happy Hibernations!
Slow, sleepy winter days find many animals curled up in their dens. Learn about hibernation and dormancy through this cozy blog.
Kwanzaa: Family and Heritage
Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1.
Tutor.com
HelpNow: Online Tutoring Service
HelpNow is a unique tutoring and studying resource designed to assist library customers. Tutors are available every day from 2-11pm.
Books & Media
New Children's Books K-5
Award Winning Books
Staff Favorites
Wondering what book to pick for a individual or classroom read-aloud? Try these staff picks updated monthly.
Books for Arbor Day
Wonderful books about trees and the day that celebrates them.
Celebrate Earth Day
Save the Earth! Become an Eco Warrior and check out one of these books and/or videos to celebrate Earth Day.
Topics of Interest
Book Corner Columns
Monthly reading recommendations from our Youth Services Coordinator.
Book Corner: Celebrating National Poetry Month
These poems are perfect for even very young children: they are usually short, often rhyming, and introduce unique vocabulary.
Book Corner: Enjoy Nature Books Anytime
Nature books are great for children all year long.
