BPA Library Media Center
About
The BPA Library Media program strives to promote a culture of literacy by providing a diverse collection of resources that reinforce students’ interests and abilities. Instruction through collaboration with teachers, faculty and the community will give students the opportunity to become life-long learners and effective users of information.
Nancy Mullins
BPA Library Media Specialist
nancy.mullins@apsk12.org
(404) 802-3424
Policies & Procedures
BOOK CHECKOUT
Students in grades 1-5 are allowed to check out 2 books at a time. Books can be kept for 2 weeks and may be renewed for longer if no one else is waiting for that book. Kindergarten students are allowed to check out 1 book at a time and may also keep their book for up to 2 weeks.
LOST/DAMAGED BOOKS
Students will be charged a flat fee of $10 for any books that are lost or damaged. Any book overdue for more than 30 days will be assumed lost. We accept exact cash or checks made payable to Burgess-Peterson Academy. The Library does not accept replacement books.
CLASS VISITS
This year, the Library is on the Specials rotation for students in Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grades. All other classes schedule visits to suit their needs. Classes are 35 minutes and may include read-alouds, conducting research or learning a new library skill.
INDIVIDUAL VISITS
The Library is open daily from 7:20 am until 2:25 pm. Students are encouraged to visit the Library throughout the day. If Ms. Mullins is busy with a class, and the assistant is not available to check out, students will need to return to their class and check back at another time.
School Library
materials selection criteria
The purchasing of Library materials is the responsibility of the School Library Media Specialist whose goal is to build a diverse collection that supports our BPA IB curriculum and fosters a love of reading. All materials purchased for the Library are carefully selected based on professional reviews, age-appropriateness and engaging content. Student, teacher and parent requests are also taken into account in order to reflect the needs and interest of our school community.
The collection undergoes regular assessments to identify and remove outdated, damaged or irrelevant materials.
If you would like to read more about the selection process, you can find information HERE.
Introducing
Book buddy kits!
Want to start your own book club? Check out a Book Buddy Kit from the BPA Library!
Book Buddy Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks at a time.
Book Buddy Kits include:
- 6-8 copies of the book (see below for book choices)
- Tips on how to start a book club
- Book-related activities
- Author Guide
Below are the list of books the BPA Library
is currently offering for Book Clubs.
Click on the title to learn more about the book.
Recommended for 2nd-4rd grade
Recommended for
4th-5th grade
If you would like to start a book club, but aren’t interested in these choices or they are unavailable,
DeKalb County Public Libraries has Book Buddy Kits available for check out.
They can be placed on hold and delivered to your closest branch.
The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is a state-wide reading competition for 4th and 5th graders that takes place in January of each school year. Those who are interested in joining the team must read all 10 of the Georgia Children’s Book Award nominees for the year (book are announced in March each year). The students with the highest AR quiz scores will be chosen to compete.
The 2024 Reading Bowl is over for the year. Ms. Mullins will hold an informational meeting for rising 4th and 5th graders in the Spring for those that are interested.
