Alford Elementary Media Center

  • Welcome to the Alford Media Center!

    Our media program emphasizes that students select their own books to build their confidence as readers. By choosing books that interest them, we believe they will engage more fully and foster a positive attitude towards reading. While we guide students to developmentally appropriate books, they also learn to assess whether a book is right for them.

    Calendar and Hours

    8:30-3:00 Monday through Friday

    Mission & Vision

    The mission of the Alford Media Center is to support the instructional goals of the school through independent and collaborative learning, inspire students to freely select books that provide reading pleasure, and encourage them to responsibly seek information for personal and academic growth. 
     
    The vision of the Alford Media Center is to create a space and program that is welcoming to all students and staff by offering enriching books, resources, and experiences.
     

    Policies and Procedures

    PreK and Kindergarten students attend weekly storytime and may check out one book per week. 

    Students in grades First through Fifth may check out two books. 

    Fees for Lost or Damaged books are set by GCPS and are 15.00 for a hardback or 5.00 for a paperback book.

    Directions to access Media Catalog and Online Research Library: 

    Students may access the media catalog and put books on hold through the Library Catalog link on the portal.