WELCOME TO HSD ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES
Library Mission Statement
It is the goal of the Library Media Centers to promote reading, supplement the curriculum with materials within and beyond the library walls, and teach students to access and use information wisely as lifelong learners in an informational age.
EXEMPLARY AWARD:
Adventure
Liberty
ENHANCED AWARD:
Explorer
Freedom
Horizon
BOOK RESOURCES
Sign in with your Harrisburg email address and password to gain access to our databases and school resources. | |
Search our collection of print resources (fiction & non-fiction) in each building. You can search by keyword, author, or title. | |
TumbleBooks is a curated database of eBooks that includes animated, talking-picture books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, graphic novels, and playlists. | |
BookFlix is a digital literacy that pairs animated stories with a non-fiction eBook on a similar subject. | |
Students in grades 4-12 can sign in to access our ebooks and audiobooks. | |
Students: Use your computer log-in credentials to access our ebooks and audiobooks. | |
Directions for accessing the District's eBooks & audiobooks. | |
Directions for accessing the Community Library's eBooks & audiobooks. |
DATABASE RESOURCES
Having trouble logging in to the databases from home? Contact your building's librarian to gain access to this password-protected document. | |
TeachingBooks is a website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading of children's books. | |
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub, specifically designed for k-3 students. It contains informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities. | |
World Book Kids is developed for elementary-age users, featuring image-driven navigation. It contains easy-to-read articles filled with illustrations, videos, interactive maps, games, and activities. | |
World Almanac for Kids provides trustworthy, kid-friendly reference specifically for elementary grades across a variety of curricular and high-interest topics. | |
Students: Use your computer log-in credentials to access all our library databases. | |
KidRex is a fun and safe search engine for kids. KidRex searches emphasize kid-related webpages from across the web. | |
Visit the Siouxland Library Kid's Page for kids' book descriptions, and early learning programs. | |
The South Dakota State Library website allows access to hundreds of databases and resources. | |
Kiddle is a fun and safe search engine for kids. Kiddle searches emphasize kid-related webpages from across the web. |