In addition to checking out books for pleasure, your child will learn 21st century library skill including research and inquiry skills.  They will also create through exploratory learning opportunities (Makerspace) and with the use of technology, art, and building materials. Perhaps the most important thing your child will do in our library is to share the love of reading through reading challenges, reading programs, book clubs, book talks, book reviews, and read alouds.  My goal is to have all students excited about reading and coming to the library!

Most students come to the library on a weekly basis.  Their class will have a set library day and time that is subject to change based on other events or holidays at school.   

2021-2022 Schedule

Monday- 4th, 5th, and Pre-K. These grade levels will come on a rotating basis, every other Monday for library lessons with opportunities to check out on the "off" weeks when possible.

Tuesday- Kindergarten and Mrs.Perez's 4th grade class

Wednesday- First Grade and Mrs. Bodie's 4th grade class

Thursday-2nd Grade

Friday- Third Grade and Mr.Ytuarte first grade class

Pre-K and Kindergarten students will check out 1 book for 1 week.  

First grade students will check out 2 books for 1 week.

Second grade students will check out 2 books for 1 week and are highty encouraged to have at least one book that they can read on their own including beginning chapter books. Students may renew books one time. 

Third grade students will check out 2 itemes for 1 week that may include 1 magazine. In January students will be allowed to check out 3 items that may include 1 magazine.

Fourth, and Fifth grade students are able to check out up to 3 materials at a time for 2 weeks at a time.  One of those materials may include a magazine. Students are highly encouraged to choose 1 book that they will be able to take home as part of their daily reading log or journal for their teacher's homework requirement.  

Students may not have more than 1 current Bluebonnet Award nominated title , Graphic Novel, or popular series book at a time.  For example, Magic Tree House #5 and #6

We love our wonderful library volunteers! There are so many things we need help with in the library and we really appreciate any help we can get.  Possible ways to volunteer include shelving books, preparing materials for projects, events, or lessons, and putting your creativity to use through book displays, decorations and bulletin boards.  Please email Mrs.Figueroa (librarian) at mfigue2@neisd.net to get started volunteering.  We have some volunteers that come daily, weekly, or monthly.  We appreciate whatever time that you can give. Thank you!

No, we do not collect fines or fees for books that are overdue.  However, your child will not be able to check out a new book if they have an overdue book.  If a book is lost or damaged it will need to be paid for.  We will accept cash if it is exact change or a check made out to Encino Park Elementary Library. Please contact Mrs.Figueroa at mfigue2@neisd.net to inquire about paying for a lost or damaged book.  We will send overdue notices home if a book has not been returned in several weeks.  

Yes you can!    Please stop by the library to set up your account with Mrs.Figueroa. You can also email Mrs.Figueroa at mfigue2@neisd.net

Parents may sign up for their own library account.  A parent account allows you:  

* to check out up to 5 books at a time for 2 weeks

* access to Overdrive, the North East ISD eBook collection

Come by the library to sign up for library access. 

**Note: If you have students attending different NEISD schools, you still only need 1 account.**