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Library Mission

Gene W. Brown Library Mission

Our mission is to facilitate lifelong learning and the success of all students at Gene W. Brown Elementary by offering reading materials and information access in a customer-friendly environment.

Objectives:

1.Supply students with both pleasure and informational reading materials, along with the skills to use them.

2.Provide curriculum support for all teachers and students.

3.Effectively communicate with all Brown stakeholders, including students, parents, administration, faculty/staff, and the Hendersonville community.

4.Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.

Children’s Services

¯     Train how to use the library.

¯     Promote a lifelong love of reading through book talks, storytelling, and the sharing of books.

¯     Assist with research projects.

¯     Offer daily checkout times.

¯     Provide a safe, secure environment for all students

 

Faculty/Staff Services

¯      Provide curriculum support through teaching, materials creation, and access to a wide range of books, videos, and other items.

¯      Support classroom teachers in their teaching.

 

“Powerful libraries and librarians help make powerful learners.”       Keith Curry Lance

 

¯    We welcome parent volunteers in the library any time of the year.