Types of Media to Check Out:

Books: Divided into reading levels, books are available in the following areas which are color coded on the floor plan.

• (Yellow) Short books that have one word to two sentences per page. The computer abbreviation for this section is CBEG.
  
  
• (Green) Longer books that have more words per page than Beginning to Read books, but have controlled vocabulary. The computer abbreviation for this section is EZREAD.
  
  
• (Blue) Books that have no controlled vocabulary, but pictures dominate the book. The computer abbreviation for this section is PICTBK.
  
  
• (Red) Exciting or thought provoking novels that are usually not illustrated or have only a few pictures. The computer abbreviation for this section is JFIC.
  
  
• (Purple) Books on all reading levels that are organized by topic and are used for research or information. The computer abbreviation for this section is JNFIC.
  
  
• (Orange) Books that are designed to help adults who are working with children. The computer abbreviation for this section is PROSHF.
  
  
• (Hot Pink) The latest information to help with school reports. The computer abbreviation for this section is JREF.
  
  
• Book-Cassette Kits: Word for word narration of books good for children who are learning to read or who are learning English as a second language.
  

Cassette Tapes: Music and Storytelling

Pamphlets: Health and travel are the two main topics in the vertical file.

Pictures: Organized by topic, these are great for bulletin boards.

Puzzles: Simple wood puzzles, great for hand eye coordination.

Records: Music, storytelling and history.