The York Junior School Library’s mission is to spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, and encourage the ethical use of information. We offer a diverse collection of stories and research tools that support the IB curriculum and provide students a window to the world, with the guiding principle of effective and responsible use of information sources.

Located on the first floor of the school, the Junior School Library is a bright and inviting space designed to be a flexible learning and meeting hub for students, teachers and staff. With bookshelves strategically placed at eye level for our young students, and comfortable reading nooks throughout, the library  offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of our main lobby. 

 

From Junior Kindergarten to Gr. 5, students are encouraged to develop responsibility and independence by learning to check out and care for their borrowed books themselves. They encounter a variety of perspectives, ideas, and stories through engaging programming such as storytime, virtual and in-person author visits, and participation in the Canadian Forest of Reading program.

 

Our Junior School Librarian assists students with their research and with practicing Academic Integrity in their use of information sources. Through collaboration between the homeroom teachers and the Junior School Librarian, we aim to teach students how to develop the information literacy skills required for success in the 21st century.