Welcome to the Meadow Ridge Media Center

Contact

Julie Kirchner
Media Specialist
763-745-7145
Julie.Kirchner@wayzataschools.org

Traci Vernon
Media Assistant
Traci.Vernon@wayzataschools.org

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Book Recommendations

Hennepin County Libraries' Kid Links
Includes an Option to search for books by grade level

A Book and A Hug
This site recommends great books for boys and girls of all ages.

Guys Read
Recommendations by children's book author Jon Scieszka

My Weird School
A fun series for kids by Dan Gutman

Series Books
A great list of books for all readers

Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books
"The Newbery Medal was named for 18th century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." (Description from the ALA Newbery Medal website.)

Caldecott Medal Winners & Honor Books
"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.” (Description from the ALA Caldecott Medal website.)

Scholastic Books
Recommendations by age

Common Sense Media
Recommendations by topic and age

Books for Birthdays

If you would like to honor your child on his/her special day, the Meadow Ridge Media Center has a wonderful way to give a gift that will impact our school community for years to come! We would love if you would consider purchasing a book to donate to our school library. To donate a book please follow these steps:

  • Click on this link to access the Meadow Ridge Amazon Wish List
  • Once in the list, select an item to purchase
  • Please note, some items on the list have not been published yet! Instead of "Add to Cart" it will say "Pre-order Now." You may prefer to choose something that will be delivered right away.

When you are finished shopping you have two options: have the package sent directly to Meadow Ridge or have it delivered to your personal address. If you have it sent directly to Meadow Ridge, please include your child's name so we know who has donated the gift!

Once the item has been delivered either via mail or in person, we will prepare the book for checkout. Once we have it ready, which will include a name plate to recognize the special event, your child will be given the opportunity to be the first to check out the book from the library.

You might also consider donating a gift in honor of other special occasions! We appreciate your willingness to help us add amazing titles to our media center collection. The Meadow Ridge students will enjoy these books for many years thanks to your generous donations.

Taking Care of Books

Each week your child is welcome and encouraged to check out books from the library. Please be aware your child is responsible for the care and return of all books checked out under his/her account. To keep loss at a minimum and to promote the finishing of books that are being circulated, we limit the number of books students are allowed to check out. Bright Start, K and 1 can check out one book and 2-5 can check out two books. With teacher permission, students can return to the library during open checkout times to choose new books, not just during their weekly classroom checkout time. Students may keep their books for two weeks. If they would like to keep it longer books may be renewed.

These are some of the things we discuss in class about proper care of library books:

  • Books should not be written in or colored on. Keep books away from younger children who could make marks in books.
  • Always use a book mark. Do not turn down the corner of the page or use a paperclip, pencil, etc. to mark your place.
  • Protect your book from moisture, food, pets and dirt. Be careful of water bottles, juice boxes, and markers in your backpack.

Some things for families to think about:

  • To avoid drink or food damage, please consider having your child put library book(s) in a gallon size Ziploc bag in the backpack.
  • Please report damage to the media center staff.
  • If your book becomes four weeks overdue, it is considered lost and must be paid for at that time. If you find your book later we will happily refund your money.
  • If a book is lost or damaged you will be asked to pay for it. If a lost or damaged book needs to be replaced, please do not purchase one from a store. There are more expenses included in the cost of replacing a book than just the cost of the book, and many of the books need to be "library bound."

Thank you for your help in making our library collection last for many years to come!

Maud Hart Lovelace Award

The winner of last year's Maud Hart Lovelace Award was Fort by Cynthia DeFelice. Vote for this year's winning book:

  • from March through the first week in April.
  • in the Media Center.
  • if you have read at least three of the nominated titles.
Soar

by Joan Bauer

Star of the North Award

The winner of last year's Star of the North Award was The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers. Vote for this year's winning book:

  • vote the last two weeks in March
  • in the Media Center
  • if you are in grades K-2 and have read at least 8 of the nominated titles