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Meet your Librarian!
Mrs. Michelle Bergstresser a.k.a. "Mrs. B" enjoys sharing her passion for learning through reading and exploring with all the Mountain View Colts!
Want to learn more about the library or have questions? Contact me today at mbergstresser@k12albemarle.org!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by clicking on the Hispanic Heritage Month sign to read all sorts of books through Epic that have been curated by a wonderful librarian known as the BookWrangler.
"pocket watch classic" by Tentes
Library Hours
7:40 am - 2:20 pm
Morning checkout from 7:40-8 and afternoon checkout from 1:55-2:20 are now available to make sure you have books in between your library class days. Please check in with your teacher before you come in to the library! We can't wait to see you!
Mountain View Library Happenings
Read | Leer
Looking for something specific or browsing our MVES collection? Students may search and place items on hold using Follett's Destiny Library System.
Watch a video demonstration on how to place a hold on a book in our school library!
Enjoy popular stories read aloud by a variety of celebrities who also happen to be lovers of reading on Storyline Online's site!
Find many eBooks and some audiobooks during school hours within Epic's collection.
Check out amazing books selected by the Virginia Readers' Choice committee separated into age group categories to fit any reader's needs!
Don't know which new book series to start? Find some great options using this specialized search tool full of book lists by author, subject, and more.
From Newbery to Caldecott awards, the ALA has lists of present and past winners to add to your TBR (To Be Read) list.
Love to listen to stories being read to you? Find a favorite or brand new story to "read with your ears" on Storynory, a free audio story resource.
Find some amazing eBooks in both Spanish and English with Unite for Literacy's free resources. Search by category or just browse, and be sure to use the narration feature (the computer will read them to you!).
Ever wonder what it's like in space? Read some really awesome books with real astronauts from Story Time in Space.
Do you have a library card from our local public library, JMRL (Jefferson-Madison Regional Library)? Sign up today for thousands of FREE print and electronic resources!
Have a great idea for a book in any format that MVES does not have yet? Fill out this form to have your idea considered.
Research | Investigar
Click on the image to begin your research on Hispanic Heritage!
Resources that Require a Password (see above)
Use this amazing research tool called a digital encyclopedia when you click on Britannica School. From research projects to finding answers to that random question that popped into your head during lunch, Britannica gives you the information you need!
Investiga cualquier tema utilizando la amplia enciclopedia Britannica en español. Desde proyectos de investigación hasta encontrar respuestas a esa pregunta aleatoria que se le ocurrió durante el almuerzo, ¡Britannica le brinda la información que necesita!
Have you ever wondered about how a celebrity became famous? From Lionel Messi to Beyoncé, FactCite shares biographies (life stories!) of people you thought you knew everything about and people you've never even heard of yet!
You can explore Gale in Context | Elementary information database for all sorts of information on a variety of topics. From your favorite actors to sports, you will find some amazing facts here!
Explore a HUGE variety of topics with Mike, Moby, and the rest of the Brain Pop team. There are videos full of information, fun games, and more!
Explora una gran variedad de temas desde matemáticas hasta historia con Brain Pop en español. ¡Hay videos llenos de información, juegos divertidos, y más!
For any student who loves to be read to while exploring, Brain Pop Junior has you covered. Learn from videos, play games, and even draw what you know!
Explore anything by subject with PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next in English or Spanish. Learn from games and eBooks too!
Free Resources (no password needed)
Do you love games and animals? How about random facts?! National Geographic Kids is an information-filled website where you can take a personality quiz and learn facts about just about anything at the same time!
What happened in the world today? What are current events? Search anything you are wondering about with Time for Kids to find out more news available in English and Spanish.
Ever wanted a simple and safe way to search the internet? Look no further! KidRex is here to help you learn in a safe way.
Kiddle is another wonderful tool to find appropriate encyclopedia articles about your favorite topics. It's Wikipedia for kids!
Information about How to Research
Play games to learn all about using the internet safely and responsibly with Interland.
Here is information about a research process students can use called Guided Inquiry Design, where student choice drives the research.
Remember researchers must always give credit to the original creator of the work you found information from a.k.a. researchers cite their sources! Use NoodleTools Express to make this easy.
What is a reliable source and why is it is important to use trustworthy resources when researching? Watch this video by clicking on the thinking frog to learn more!
Create | Crear
"boredom" by Manfred Steger
Have some free time at home? Here are some fun resources for you to explore!
Make sure you have a grown up's permission before you begin creating!
Click below for Boredom Busters!
Play games, solve puzzles, make things, and more with the help of NASA!
Explore and code with code.org!
Create your own games or play one that's already there with Scratch!
Learn how to code by going on adventures through dungeons and finding treasures with the game Code Combat!
Families & Staff Resources
Explore the Resources below!
Discover | Descubrir
Ever wonder where to start when it comes to technology and media with your kids? You're not alone! Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, helps you take the guessing game out of parenting this next generation of tech savvy children. From books to online games to podcasts, this resource has loads of information to help navigate all of the resources the Internet has to offer.
Providing all of our community with mirrors to see themselves, windows to look into others' worlds, and doors to walk alongside others in our book resources goes hand in hand with ACPS and our commitment to equity and Culturally Responsive Teaching. All of our community stakeholders can use this amazing resource to find books that represent a variety of viewpoints and cultures called Diverse Book Finder.
Powered by PBS LearningMedia, teachers can search for videos, articles, and more by subject, grade level, and SOL to enhance their lessons.
Dive into how your MVES library helps expand the knowledge of your learner by exploring AASL's National School Library Standards.
Find curriculum frameworks and Standards of Learning (SOLs) by subject at Virginia's Department of Education (VDOE) website.
Interested in how ACPS integrates Virginia SOLs into their curriculum guides? To learn more about each subject's instruction (e.g. Science, Math, etc.), look at the column on the left side of the page.
Do you have a library card from our local public library, JMRL (Jefferson-Madison Regional Library)? Sign up today for thousands of FREE print and electronic resources!
Collaborate | Colaborar
Grown ups, are you interested in giving some time to help in our library? We love our volunteers. Please fill out the form, and Mrs. B will get back to you as soon as possible with ideas on how you can help. Thanks so much for considering!
Teachers, would you like to work together on a project? Please fill out the form, and Mrs. B will schedule a time to chat with you about your idea. I can't wait to collaborate with you!