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Charelle Lovett, Principal

Main Office: 919-290-2333

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Library

Student Life: Library Lead in

Our school library is accessible to all students and staff, with welcoming spaces led by a certified school librarian who provides relevant instruction, leadership, and resources to develop students' skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Student Life: Library Support

Library Support

Our library values access, inquiry, literacy, collaboration, privacy, and equity. We support staff and students by connecting them with high-quality resources and instruction to enhance their learning.

We provide the following services to support learning: 

  • Instruction - Students learn how to responsibly use and evaluate resources, information, and technology tools. 
  • Access to resources - Students check out library books or access digital resources that meet their academic needs or help them explore their interests. 
  • Reader’s Advisory - Get suggestions for which book to read next, or which resources to use for a project.
Contact Us and Hours

Ness Shortley

vcshortley@wcpss.net
919-290-2333 ext. 21278

Office Hours: 8:45 am - 4:15 pm

Mission Statement

The Laurel Park Elementary School Library empowers all students to become curious, critical, and creative thinkers by providing equitable access to high-quality resources, meaningful instruction, and a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Led by a certified school librarian, the library fosters inquiry, literacy, collaboration, and responsible use of information and technology. In partnership with our community, we support every learner in exploring their interests, strengthening communication, and achieving high academic growth.

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