Research Center
Because our students are passionate researchers, the facility that functions as our library is known as the Research Center, emphasizing its important role within Lake Country School.
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Family Hours
8:30 - 9:00 AM M-F
4:00 - 5:00 PM T/THThe school library has over ten thousand books and offers students literary activities and access to a wide variety of digital resources and databases. Students may also check out Chromebooks and other audio-visual equipment. In addition, the RC offers a lending library of Montessori and other child development resources for adults.
Toddler Story Hour
Wednesdays
9:10 - 10:00 AM
Open to the PublicThe Research Center also hosts a weekly toddler story time where families with children under the age of three are invited to listen to stories and participate in fun activities led by our Research Center Coordinator. All families, regardless of their current affiliation or connection to Lake Country, are welcome.
We strongly encourage every student to have a local library card in order to access digital databases. For the Hennepin County Library card application, click here.
The Research Center is a key component in our commitment to anti-bias anti-racist (ABAR) pedagogy. We strive to provide resources that, in the words of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, are "windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors" for children to see themselves and others.
Our RC Catalog is accessible by clicking the button on the right. Once you are there, click on Lake Country School. In the left column, click on Catalog. From there, you may use "Library Search" to view our complete catalog, or "Resource List" to view suggested titles by category.
RC BlogBelow you will find recent posts from our RC Blog. This blog, written by our RC Coordinator, discusses what's going on in the RC, book recommendations, heritage month info, and so much more!
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For the past few summers, I have offered a "Summer Book Bingo" to encourage students to diversify their summer reading choices. Please click here for the form, or stop by the RC for a hard copy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy Reading!
