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Library
Daily Hours
Monday: 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Thursday: 7:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Friday: 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Students are welcome to visit the library before school starts and as soon as school is over to swap books they have finished for new books.
What's New in the Library
PTO's Generous Gift Warms Library Shelves with New Books
A huge shoutout to our incredible PTO for the fantastic treasure trove of Scholastic books they've gifted our library this year! Just look at these shelves – packed with exciting new reads that our Silver Oak students are absolutely devouring. Their enthusiasm for these books is contagious, and we are so grateful for the PTO's continued partnership in fostering a love of reading. Thank you for bringing so much joy and adventure to our students' fingertips!
Cloud Installation Admired by Library Visitors
The beautiful "runner of clouds" now gracing our library walls is also thanks to the PTO's generous donation. It has brought so much joy and many compliments to our space
Checking Out and Reserving Book
Visiting our school library is enjoyed by students in all grades. They look forward to seeing the brightly decorated library and looking through all our great books.
Students are able to put books on hold if the title they want (especially in a series) is not available. Our librarian will pull that title aside and let their teacher know the book is ready for pick-up and email your child their book is available. You can also use the online catalog to reserve books. Instructions on how to do this are in the following paragraph.
Online Catalog of Library Books
Our library book collection is searchable online through the Destiny library management system. Students and staff may access their account online to renew and place a hold on items. Follow these easy steps to start your search:
- Visit the website esdlib.follettdestiny.com(opens in new window/tab)
- Click on our school's name
- Click on "Log in" (top right corner)
- Enter your student ID number for both the username and password, click on "Log in"
- From here you can search the catalog and place books on hold.
Please ask our librarian if you have questions about searching the online catalog or accessing your personal account.
Accelerated Reading (AR) Program
Accelerated Reader (AR), created by Renaissance Learning, Inc., is an individualized reading program used at school to assess and improve each student’s reading skills and to increase reading enjoyment. Read the Parent's Guide to AR BookFinder to learn more.
Find AR Books and AR Book Levels
If you are wondering if a book is the appropriate AR level, there is a website that can help you! Click on the AR BookFinder link below to find out the AR book level and if the book has an AR test. Most, but not all library books have an AR quiz.
Library News
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San José Public Library collaborates with Evergreen School District to support our students academic and career achievement goals by providing a student library card. With this FREE student card, you can access electronic resources and check out up to five items with no late fees. The card is good at 25 San Jose library locations. Click headline to learn more or talk to our school librarian to find out how to get your child a card.
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For families in Silver Oak and across the county, exploring the beautiful regional parks in Santa Clara County is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors. To make these natural spaces more accessible to everyone, Santa Clara County Parks has partnered with local library systems to offer the Library Parks Pass Program. Click headline to learn where to get a pass.
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A huge shout-out to these incredible Silver Oak reading enthusiasts who racked up top AR points so far this school year! Our librarian, Therese Gordon, is bursting with pride when she says, "What AWESOME readers you ALL are! Keep up the good work. I am very proud of all the students at Silver Oak and amazed at how much you read!" Keep those pages turning, Silver Oak! You're inspiring a love of reading that will last a lifetime."
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"Mrs. Gordon is an invaluable asset to Silver Oak. Her dedication to fostering a love of reading and providing valuable resources is truly remarkable. We were incredibly fortunate to welcome her to our school last year, and her impact is already deeply felt," said Principal Heather Cardona.
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We understand that not every child loves to read. That's why Evergreen School District partners with Sora to offer your child a way to discover that reading isn't just a task – it's a ticket to a world of wonder and lifelong learning. Learn more about this digital library resource and how to access it with your child's student ID.
