library
The Rocky Hill Country Day School Library is an uplifting space where community members gather to read, learn, research, collaborate, and relax. Our library program enriches and supports the work of all three divisions.
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Students in PreK through Grade 2 attend weekly library classes to develop a love of reading and research. Our youngest learners engage with new authors, learn basic research skills, and explore various genres.
3rd through 5th grade students dive into more advanced online research skills such as using search engines, evaluating websites, and citing sources in support of their classroom Project Based Learning work.
The RHCD School librarian collaborates with teachers and students in the Middle and Upper School to provide book tasting and book club opportunities as well as classes and workshops on important topics such as how to use online research platforms and the importance of academic honesty.
Middle School and Upper School students use the library for research and quiet study throughout the day.
Our Library:
Offers high interest new releases as well as classic literature for Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School students.
Provides access to online databases such as Britannica School, World Book Online, Culturegrams, and Exploring Nature.
Offers exciting programming such as virtual field trips, author visits, and book fairs.
Promotes mindfulness with various mindful activities available at the entrance of the library.
- Students attend weekly library classes with the library media specialist.
- Students in PreK through Grade 2 attend weekly library classes to develop a love of reading and research. Our youngest learners engage with new authors, learn basic research skills, and explore various genres.
- 3rd through 5th grade students dive into more advanced online research skills such as using search engines, evaluating websites, and citing sources.
- Students engage with the Pollyanna Racial Literacy Curriculum in order to develop comprehension, research, and conversation skills while exploring the concept of race.
- Students learn about Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy in order to develop the skills they need to be responsible digital citizens and researchers.
- Classroom teachers and students collaborate with the library media specialist during Project Based Learning units.
- Students in Grades 3-5 participate in the Rhode Island Children’s Book Award program.
- Students enjoy author visits and cultural programming throughout the year.
- Mindfulness practices are embedded in all library lessons.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in book clubs.
- The library media specialist provides book talks and book tastings to students in order to introduce new authors, titles, and genres.
- 8th grade students work closely with library media specialst on their Exposition research projects.
- Students participate in the Rhode Island Middle School Book Award program.
- Students use the library for research and quiet study throughout the day.
- Mindfulness resources are available at the library entrance for middle school students to use while in the library.
- 9th and 10th grade students engage in a Media Literacy seminar course with the library media specialist.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in book clubs.
- Students use the library for research and quiet study throughout the day.
- The library media specialist collaborates with students and teachers on research projects throughout the year.
- RHCD families can check materials out of the library.
- Our library media specialist is available to make book recommendations and connect families to resources.
- The library hosts family activities in the library throughout the year.