The Library
(it's pretty awesome)
A lifelong love of reading and learning
The Episcopal Day School Library inspires a lifelong love of reading and learning. It’s a welcoming space where students explore diverse books, discover new adventures, and find information about the topics they’re most passionate about.
Meet our librarian
Jeff Paulson is in his 16th year as our School Librarian and Middle School Homeroom Teacher. His favorite part of the job is being able to work with every student on campus and build relationships with students over many years, from pre-K all the way to eighth grade. Mr. Paulson provides a very safe and welcoming environment in the library and loves helping students explore their passions through reading.
Some of Mr. Paulson’s favorite library reads are:
- Muncha, Muncha, Muncha - Candace Fleming (Kindergarten)
- I Want a Dog - Jon Agee (First Grade)
- Gooney Bird Greene - Louis Lowry (Second Grade)
- Frindle - Andrew Clements (Third Grade)
- Weslandia - Paul Fleischman (Fourth Grade)
Lower school library class
Kindergarten through fourth grade library classes are 40 minutes, once or twice a week. Classes run 40 minutes with the first 25-30 minutes set aside for story and discussion time. We usually read two or three picture books or a couple of chapters from a chapter book. That last 10-15 minutes of class are set aside for students to find books they can take back to the classroom or home.
Middle school library time
The library supports middle school students through a variety of ways, including books that fit the curriculum taught in classes, and several online databases/resources that are available to students at any time. Mr. Paulson will often go into classes to let students know how the library can support them in their upcoming projects.
The Louise Yapp Library Collection
Promoting Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Literature for Students.
It is important that every student, no matter what their background, can see themselves in the books in our collection.Over the past few years, with guidance from beloved former First Grade Teacher Louise Yapp, the dedication of DSPA Parent Volunteers, and the generous support of the Makhzoumi family, our library has added hundreds of titles that reflect the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It is important that every student, no matter their background, can see themselves in the books in our collection. The collection came to be after a thoughtful and thorough audit of our library materials to identify areas for growth. Thanks to the generosity of the Makhzoumi family, Mrs. Yapp and Mr. Paulson were able to curate a collection of diverse books that celebrate and affirm the diverse identities of our students. These titles are now widely used in the library and various classrooms.
