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Jefferson Elementary School

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow!

Library

Welcome to the Jefferson Library!

About Our Library

My mission is to make the library an inviting and safe place for every student, where they can check out a book and lose themselves in an imaginary world.

Jefferson maintains a diverse collection of books and there is a book in the library for everyone. Come in and enjoy the power of reading.

You will be visiting the library once to twice a week, where you will be checking out books, learning library skills, and doing fun STEM activities.

 

Jefferson Library

Meet your librarian

 

Hello, I am Mrs. Rhoades, your librarian here at Jefferson. 

I moved from Arizona to Idaho in 1997 and I have been with the district since 1998 starting at Garfield as a playground supervisor and moved over to Jefferson in 2003 as the librarian.

I am married with 3 children and 1 grandbaby.  I love to read, be outdoors, hiking, gardening, and playing with my grandson.  I love animals and have had the opportunity to raise and be around a lot of exotic animals.  My favorite was a White-handed Gibbon named Monty and a Spider Monkey named Mowgli.  I have dogs, cats, Bengal cats, chickens, African Grey, and a Sulcata Tortoise.

 

Mrs. Rhoades--Jefferson Librarian

 

Our Vision

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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Values

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.

Our Commitments

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.