The Library Program
Lake Drive's Library program services children of all ages beginning with preschoolers. The curriculum meets several important needs. First is to familiarize and develop the child's knowledge about literature. Second is to develop information retrieval skills.

	Literature is approached through enjoyment.
	Our focus is on attention skills, comprehension of plots, development of imagination and increasing familiarity with authors and characters.
	Literature appreciation is fostered through regular borrowing of books and magazines to share at home.
	As students mature, they learn to identify various parts of the physical book and the story.
	Information retrieval is the main thrust of library work. In order to become proficient, students need a variety of methods for finding information. Skills are learned through projects and lectures.

Library Media Program

The goal of the library media program is to integrate the use of technology for learning and teaching. With the explosion of electronic information and resources, it is imperative that our students gain the necessary skills to navigate the increasing technological demands placed on them.  The library media program has been designed so that reading and listening ability combined with writing and communication, act as the foundation for developing information literacy skills. 

In the library media program we focus on two areas: product and process.  Depending on the age-appropriateness of the class, students learn to create a computer generated word processing document, an AppleWorks slide show presentation, iPhoto Book, or iMovie.  They also learn to demonstrate responsible use of systems and software. Ultimately, the students gain the necessary skills to use technology effectively so that they will become successful lifelong learners.