Rowan Elementary School Library

Shanquilla Taylor-Childs is the Librarian for the Rowan Elementary School Library. She has over -- years of experience in education.

Our librarian is a passionate book advocate who makes reading fun. She’s chairperson to our annual Scholastic book fairs and hosts an array of amazing themed events for our students, including Read Across America/Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration.

Shanquilla Taylor-Childs, Librarian

MISSION

The Rowan Elementary School Library is committed to being an integral part of our school’s curriculum. Our main goal is that students feel empowered to be effective users of ideas and information in a variety of formats. We strive to provide an open, friendly environment for students and teachers to find relevant, appropriate, and enjoyable material pertinent to the curriculum as well as appealing for pleasure reading.

WELCOME TO ROWANS' LIBRARY

Rowans' library is spacious and inviting and equipped with an amphitheater-like story time area, comfortable reading spots, and a classroom space. The librarian introduces library skills and good character traits while reinforcing reading comprehension skills.

Our extensive collection includes books color-coded by AR reading levels from kindergarten to 5th grade. The collection includes audiobooks, leveled reading sets, manipulatives, and teacher resources. 

Rowans' library online resources included a collection of ebooks, links to various credible academic websites, and Destiny Discover library catalog system. 

"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library."

Jorge Luis Borges