Rachel Carson ElementaryLibrary
Library Program Mission: To ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information.
Mrs. Daniels, Teacher-Librarian
Email: stdaniels@lwsd.org
Phone: 425-936-2750
Mrs. Rowley, Instructional Assistance
- Carson Library Catalog
Search for books in our library from home using our online catalog. - Find Good Books to Read
Looking for a good book? Try these recommendations! - 2022-2023 ARC books
This year's book list for the ARC challenge. - Policies & Curriculum
In the LWSD library program, at the end of each level, students should have had experience with each critical content area. Students will not necessarily have instruction in each content area every year. - Programs & Events
Information about ongoing programs and events, including Battle of the Books, Book Fair, Author Visits, and more.
The Teacher-Librarian encourages and supports lifelong learning and literacy by maintaining an up-to-date diverse collection of materials in a variety of formats, by teaching research and information skills which result in self-reliant and critical users of information, by promoting a love of reading and by supporting curriculum with instruction and resources.
Helpful Library Links
- Guidelines for Works Consulted Lists
In LWSD, elementary students should follow this introduction to the Modern Language Association (MLA) format for crediting sources in their papers. - K-5 Research & Homework Help
Research and homework help for grades K to 5. - King County Library
KCLS is a tremendous resource for books, databases, homework help, book reviews, and much more. - King County Library: Student Accounts Your student ID now provides you with instant access to all of the online resources that KCLS offers.
- Useful Databases
Databases appropriate for K-5. See your library teacher for passwords to access these from home.