The St. John Fisher library is open every day from 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. staffed by Library Media Specialist, Kaycie Hoffman and Library Assistant, Lillian Chapman. The library houses over 9,600 items which include books, periodicals, newspapers, audio books, educational videos and CD’s. 

The beautiful library addition which opened in 1996 features six student computers, a laser printer, two color printers and a stand-alone scanner which are available for research, skills practice, internet searching and word processing.  Grades 5-8 have access to the library during lunch recess four days per week.  Lunch recess time may used for quiet study, homework, make-up exams, research, reading, or board game playing.

Each week during library time, Grades K-5 enjoy literature appreciation, reading promotion and learn basic library skills.  Upper elementary students continue learning more in-depth library skills, research skills, report writing techniques and, of course, there is always a checkout time provided for all.  This year the middle school students will access the library during lunch recess or during class time as arranged by individual teachers/subjects.

Every visit to the school should include a stop into this bright and cheery space. With a circulation rate of more than 1,100 books each month, it is clear that the SJF students use and love their library!

Kaycie Hoffman:

I have been working as a library media specialist since 2005. I began my career in the Lake Washington School District in Redmond, WA. I have a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction and a M.S. in Educational Media from Portland State University. I have worked with all grades K-12 with most of my experience in K-8. I have a B.A. in Media Studies from the College of Charleston in South Carolina, which is where I grew up.

I went into library media because I had wonderful experiences with my library teachers growing up, and I want my students to have that same experience. I also think that what I teach in the library is vital to a well-rounded education as well as living in the 21^st century. My hobbies include cooking, darkroom photography, technology and of course reading! I am recently married, and we have two cats and a dog. I look forward to meeting the SJF community and am very excited to start the year!

Contact Information
Phone: 503-246-3234 ext. 22  Email: kaycieh@sjfschool.org

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