Open Up a World of Possibilities With Your Child's Library Card!
We're excited to announce that Giant City School is now part of the Illinois Heartland Library System's SHARE! That means our students will have access to millions of books, audiobooks, television series, CDs, DVDs, and video games from libraries all across Illinois.
K-8 Students will get a library card automatically, and they can learn how to use the system and select materials for themselves. Then, every weekday, their selections will be delivered to GCS! There are no restrictions on what people can request through SHARE, and we want our students to be able to self-select their materials. However, if the library staff has a question about any selections, they'll contact parents before allowing the items to be checked out.
Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can borrow up to 3 items at a time, but only one of them can be something other than a book (like a DVD, video game, CD, etc.).
Please make sure to return all items borrowed to the GCS library within three weeks, and in good condition. If not, you will be responsible for covering any replacement costs.
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Open Up a World of Possibilities With Your Child’s Library Card!
At Giant City School, our students have amazing opportunities to explore the world of books! Kindergarten–4th grade students get to visit the library twice a week during Library & MakerSpaces, while 5th–8th graders visit at least once a week. As long as their books are returned, they’re ready to check out something new!
But that’s not all—GCS is part of the Illinois Heartland Library System (SHARE). That means students in grades 3–8 can request books from libraries all across Illinois, with access to over a million items! Every weekday, deliveries arrive right at our school, giving students the power to explore what excites them most—no limits, just curiosity and choice. Our library collection—and our access to the SHARE Library system—are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Giant City School Progress Association (GCSPA)!