LIBRARY

Adventure Begins with a Good Book!

Welcome to the Port City Academy Library, where every book opens the door to a new adventure!

Whether you enjoy exciting mysteries, funny graphic novels, fascinating nonfiction, or magical adventures, our library has something for every reader. Reading helps us learn, imagine, and grow—and we can't wait to help you discover your next favorite book.

👋 Meet Your Librarian

📖 Mrs. Klinker

Mrs. Klinker loves helping students discover books they'll enjoy reading! Whether you're looking for your next favorite series, a book about dinosaurs, space, sports, animals, or anything in between, she's here to help.

Stop by the library and say hello—we'd love to help you find your next great read!

(Add a friendly photo of Mrs. Klinker if she'd like.)

📍 Visit the Library

🏫 Location
Culture Office – Room 212

🕒 Library Hours

TK & Kindergarten
📚 Tuesday during Third Recess

1st–5th Grade
📚 Tuesday during Lunch Recess

Come explore, read, and check out books!

📖 Borrow Books

Students in 1st–5th grade may check out books every Tuesday to enjoy at home.

📥 Return Books Anytime

Finished reading?

Simply place your book in the Library Return Bin located in Room 212.

You don't have to wait until Tuesday to return your books!

🌟 What's New on Our Shelves?

Check back often to discover new books that have arrived in our library!

Each month we'll feature exciting new titles, staff favorites, seasonal books, and books recommended by students.

(Display 4–8 book covers with short descriptions.)

Example:

📖 Dog Man

A hilarious graphic novel full of action and adventure.

📖 I Survived...

Travel through history with exciting stories based on real events.

📖 The Wild Robot

An unforgettable story about friendship, kindness, and survival.

📖 National Geographic Kids

Discover amazing facts about animals, space, weather, and our world.

❤️ Staff Picks

Wondering what the adults at PCA enjoy reading?

Each month a different staff member will recommend one of their favorite books and explain why they think students should read it.

📚 Mrs. Klinker's Pick of the Month

(Book cover, short description, and why she recommends it.)

Later, you could feature teachers, office staff, instructional aides, or even the principal!

⭐ Student Favorites

What books are students loving right now?

Here you'll find some of the most popular books checked out by Pumas!

(This can change throughout the year.)

💻 Read Beyond the Classroom

Reading doesn't stop when the school day ends!

📚 Epic!

Epic! offers thousands of digital books, audiobooks, and educational videos for children.

Ask your teacher if your class has access to Epic so you can keep reading at home.

➡️ Launch Epic!

🔍 Search Our Library

Looking for a specific book?

Soon you'll be able to search our online library catalog to see what's available before you visit.

(If PCA has an online catalog, we'll add the link here.)

🌎 More Free Reading

Explore these wonderful reading resources:

• 📚 Storyline Online

• 📖 Unite for Literacy

• 📚 Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library

🎉 Reading Events

Watch for exciting literacy events throughout the year!

📚 Book Fairs

📖 Read Across America

👩‍🏫 Guest Readers

📚 Reading Challenges

🎉 Library Celebrations

📖 Reading Challenge

How many books can you read this month?

Challenge yourself to:

📚 Read for 20 minutes every day

⭐ Try a new genre

👨‍👩‍👧 Read with your family

💬 Tell a friend about your favorite book

Every page you read helps you become a stronger reader!

💙 Library Spotlight

Every month we'll highlight something special happening in our library.

Ideas include:

• 📚 New book collections

• 🎉 Reading contests

• 🌟 Student reader of the month

• 📖 Featured author

• 👩‍🏫 Guest readers

• 📸 Photos from library events

Need Help Finding Your Next Book?

Not sure what to read?

Visit Mrs. Klinker in Room 212 during library hours. She'll help you find a book that's just right for you.

There's a story waiting for every Puma!

Explore More

• Puma Entertainment (link)

• Student Wellness Center (link)

• House System (link)

• Activities & Clubs (link)

• Expanded Learning (link)