Shades Mountain Christian School

Library Hours
Monday 7:30 to 3:15
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 to 3:15
Friday 7:30 to 12:40
 

The purpose of our library is to be an information and reading resource for our campus and to assist our students in becoming informed young people equipped to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and to do so from the biblical worldview.   Our library is constantly growing and is for the use of our students and the school and church families. While the school does not necessarily endorse all the contents of any book in the library, the position of Shades Mountain Christian School is well understood to be in strict adherence to the doctrines and principles taught in the Holy Scriptures. It is understood that to meet certain academic standards and to provide books of various fields of research and content, the library must of necessity have many books of different types.   Our world today presents us with information from various resources. Part of our library ministry is to help students locate, evaluate, and use information effectively, and do so from a biblical worldview.   Heather Ford, Librarian (205) 978-9314 heatherford@smcs.org

Our Book for Funds book fair is rapidly approaching (September 13th-17th). You will be receiving an information letter next week about the fair, including the code you can use if you would like to order online. This online option is available all school year, with 20% in cash or 40% in book credit going to SMCS. Consider purchasing a book as a gift, for a teacher's classroom, for our library, or for your home.

The book fair will be set up in the library during the week of September 13th. Students will come shop during their regular library time. Please feel free to come shop during school hours that Monday through Friday. The book fair will also be open the night of PTF Open House. we will need a lot of help so please call Mrs. Ford at 978-9314 if you can help during the week of the 13th. Thank you!!


Helpful Links for students and families:

Word of the Day from the Merriam Webster Dictionary
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Alabama Virtual Library
The Alabama Virtual Library is a collection of databases containing information on various topics. It is free to residents of Alabama and can be accessed from home with a blue AVL card or your public library card.
 
Jefferson County Library Cooperative
The Jefferson County Library Cooperative website contains numerous resources including databases that can be accessed with your Jefferson County public library card.
 
Hoover Public Library
Hoover Public Library offers an array of information services, activities and opportunities for learning. Not to mention lots of great books to read!