At St. John Vianney School, we are blessed with a beautiful library containing over 25,000 books and audiobooks. Students in grades K-5 come to the library once each week to check out books, listen to a story, read, and use manipulatives that go hand in hand with the day's story, such as Magnetic Tiles, Knex, Straw Connectors, floor puzzles, and chalk. Students in grades 6-8 are able to visit the library during their study hall period as well as before and after school. Our up-to-date Library Catalog allows students and parents to search for books and check availability online.
We utilize the Accelerated Reader program to promote and encourage reading. All students in 2nd through 8th grades have personal reading goals that they strive to complete before the end of the trimester. When students reach their reading goals, we celebrate in the library with small prizes, and when they reach 250 points they get their picture on the Wall of Fame.
Students in 4th and 5th grade are also eligible to participate in Battle of the Books. This reading incentive program has students work together in teams to participate in a competition that tests their comprehension.