Library
Cheryl Taylor - Librarian
Meet your library staff
Our librarian is Ms. Taylor. This is her sixth year at Caldwell. She has been a Garland ISD Librarian for 18 years. She loves helping students find books and find answers to the research questions they have. She believes that every person is a reader. They just need to find that perfect book.
Book fair
The Caldwell library department will have 3 book fairs this school year. Our fall book fair will be in October and our spring book fairs will be in March and May. The May book fair is a BOGO - Buy one and get one free! Students can shop throughout the day or during specials classes.
All purchases from book fairs directly support the programs at the Caldwell library.
What are you reading now?
What are you currently reading? Do you prefer audiobooks or paper books? All reading is reading. Take time to enjoy a good book this month. Need help finding one? Ms. Taylor is here to help!
Ask your student about what s/he is reading in during library.
Reading incentives
We have lots of ways we encourage reading here at Caldwell. Students are participating in the Braum's Book Buddy program, the Panda Express reading program, and the Pizza Hut's Book-it program. Each program offers incentive prizes for books read by students. Ask your child's teacher for more information about any of these programs.
Reading with Rodney bus
It is back on the road! Our Reading with Rodney literacy bus is out and will be coming to a neighborhood near you! When you see it, step inside and cool off with a good book. All books can be returned to any Garland ISD campus.
Online books
If you are going on a trip and/or won't be able to carry many books with you, Sora to the rescue! Sora is an online platform that is full of all sorts and genres of e-books. All GISD students have access to this online tool. Students can log into Ready Hub, select Sora, and start reading!
Digital resources
Are you looking for reliable digital resources to use at home? Our library catalog page has a list of wonderful resources for you to use at home. They are free and fun. Contact your child's teacher or the librarian for the log in information.
Our Free Little Library
Did you know that Caldwell has a Free Little Library? It is located in the front area of our campus. Inside the Free Little Library are free books for you and your family to take, read, and enjoy. You can also put books you would like to share with others in it for others to borrow and enjoy. Our Free Little Library helps us "pay it forward" and read as a family all at the same time. WIN-WIN!
Check out procedures
- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten may check out one book at a time.
- First grade and second grade may check out two books at a time.
- Third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade may check out three books at a time.
- Students may check out during their scheduled weekly library time.
- Use this chart to remind your student when to bring library books to school.
Library schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Gillum | Chavez | Cabrera | Mila |
| Carone | Jaimes | Marquez | Canady | Trevino |
| Rodriguez | Ordonez | Pena | Martinez | Duarte |
| Hayes | Medina | McCarty | Napier | |
| Vasquez | Estrada |
Policies
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We do not currently charge fines for overdue books, but we do expect all students to turn in their books when they are due.
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Books lost or damaged beyond repair must be paid for. If the books is found, then the money paid will be reimbursed.
Library catalogs
Find books, ebooks, and other resources by visiting your school's library catalog. If you need help with any of these resources, please contact your school librarian.
Parent Library Portal
Parents may access a portal to see their child's library records, books in the library, or restrict titles. Visit the Library Parent Portal page to learn more.
Library materials under consideration
The Garland Library Services department follows state law and is committed to maintaining an open and transparent ordering process for library materials. See the link below to review library materials that are currently under consideration for purchase. The lists will be available for public review for at least 30 days before final board approval.
To see the current list of these library materials, please visit the Library Materials Selection page on the district website.
Online instructional resources
Online Instructional Resources are available to all students, teachers, parents, and administrators from any district or non-district computer.
Local library links