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Valley View Elementary School

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow!

Library

Library Services

📚 Welcome to Your Next Great Adventure! 📚

Step into a world where you are the explorer. In our library, there are no "wrong" choices—only new stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re hunting for a spine-tingling mystery, a hilarious graphic novel, or a book all about deep-sea creatures, this is your space to find exactly what makes you excited to read.

"Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."

Come on in, grab a seat, and get lost in a book. We can't wait to see what you choose today!

 

Children read books in a colorful classroom with bookshelves and large windows.

Meet your librarian

Reading and library time is a part of the week that many students look forward to, and I am committed to continuing to build these relationships with students.

A little about me...

I have been the librarian here at Valley View since 2017. I grew up here in Boise. In fact, I went to Valley View when I was in elementary school! I was a Fairmont Falcon and a Capital Eagle. After high school, I moved to the booming metropolis of Pocatello, Idaho where I attended Idaho State University. I received a BS in Biology and completed graduate coursework in their Physics/Health Physics program. I have been married to my amazing husband for 20 years and we have two equally amazing daughters.  My happy places are in the mountains camping or at the Oregon Coast.  I love all things Harry Potter and am always looking for my fellow Ravenclaws! 

A smiling person with glasses and a Hogwarts uniform poses with an owl in a library.

 

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Our Vision

Every student a reader; every learner an explorer. We envision a district where every student builds a unique reading identity and possesses the critical thinking skills to navigate a changing world with confidence and curiosity.

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Our Mission

The Library Services program provides an adaptive "in-between" space where students connect classroom learning to personal passion. We foster a lifelong love of literacy and provide a safe, supportive environment for students to explore, fail, try again, and grow.

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Our Values

Belonging: We are a sanctuary for all students, reflecting their interests and welcoming their authentic selves. Agency: we empower students to take ownership of their learning and develop their own voice. Agility: We adapt our programs and spaces to meet the evolving needs of our schools and community. Integration: We bridge the gaps between content areas, making learning cohesive and relevant.

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Our Commitments

We serve the Boise School District community through four pillars of excellence: Knowledgeable Professionals: Expert guidance from certified staff who lead with empathy and expertise. Accessible Spaces: Flexible, modern environments designed for both quiet reflection and active collaboration. Vibrant Collections: Curated, relevant materials that act as both mirrors to our students' lives and windows to the world. Inclusive Programming: Engaging activities that celebrate student interests and spark a community-wide joy for reading.

BSD Libraries At A Glance

 

88

IBOB teams read 16 books and competed against teams across the state.

208

virtual and in-person author visits connected students and their favorite writers

461,930

library books checked out this year--that's almost 20 per student!

3,801

hours students and teachers read or listened to books on Sora

10,412

new books were added to libraries last year

187,610

research sessions across all databases this year

1447

research and information literacy lessons delivered in libraries this year

19

books per student on average

District Library Policies

Several Board-adpoted policies inform how materials are added and removed from library collections. The links below point to the most current versions of these documents within the Board of Trustees Policy Manual.