Read Across America Day!
March 2nd is our all day Library Read-In.
Bring your pillow and relax with a good book!

●FCPS Research Databases

●Bibliography Format

●Virginia Readers Choice Quizzes

●Dewey Wheel

●Reference Links

2006 Fairfax County Public School's
Summer Reading List

           ● In addition, Franklin staff and students please use the Franklin library
              course materials within your blackboard account (24/7)

General Library Information

Location
Collection
Library Information
Events
Library Staff

Location

The library is located near the center of the school, across from the theater. Its soaring ceiling with large sky-lights creates a beautiful library environment enhanced by natural light. The double bank of windows gives the students in the library a clear view of the P.E. fields and of the planes taking off from Dulles International Airport.

Hours:
7:15 to 3:30 Mondays and Wednesdays
7:15 to 2:30 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

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Library Information

• Students may check out up to three books for three weeks.  There are exceptions for special projects and reports.
• Students who have overdue books will receive OVERDUE NOTICES every Tuesday.  
• After 3 OVERDUE NOTICES (6 weeks) the system assumes an overdue book is lost and will generate a BILL for the cost of the book.  If the book is not found and returned it must be paid for.
• Students may borrow up to two magazines at a time.
• Students are responsible for all library materials they borrow even if that item is lost or damaged.
• Teachers will bring students to the library as a class for research, checkout or both. Students may come to the library during class time as long as they have a pass signed by their teacher. 
• Students may stay late in the library on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Students must sign up in the cafeteria during their lunch break, on the day they plan to stay.  Students are expected to make arrangements to stay after school before they leave home.  

Events:

• Books and Bites Lunchtime Book Club (ongoing) - Begins October 19, 2006
• Teen Read Week - October 16 - 21, 2006
• Rockin' & Readin' - October 17, 2006
• Virginia Readers Choice Book Club - Begins October 18, 2006
• Book Fair - February 12 - 16, 2007
• Read Across America Day - March 2, 2006 
• T.V. Turn-Off Week - April 24 - 30, 2007  
• Poetry Cafe - April 25, 2007
• Virginia Young Readers (ongoing)
• Extreme Reader Awards
• Many library-related contests

Check the school's announcement boards for information on celebrations of other book related events such as Banned Books Week, Summer Reading, Shakespeare's Birthday, Arbor Day, etc., and many great library contests!

Collection

The collection of more than 16,000 items is geared to middle school students. Books, magazines, and audio visual materials are selected to meet informational, educational, and recreational needs.

• Nonfiction subject areas are used for research and general information. 
• The large fiction and paperback collections are browsed for both book reports and recreational reading.
• The over 50 professional and general interest magazines are available in the library reading room.  The Washington Post and the Fairfax Journal are also available.
• Bibliographies on a variety of subjects of personal and academic interest.

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Library Staff

Ask a Librarian one curriculum related homework question per person per day by emailing!
Expect an answer within 48 hours...

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Questions or comments to Joan.Carboni@fcps.edu
This page last updated on 01/08/07