Library Learning Center

What is Library Class?

All students at Backman have weekly library lessons provided by Ms. Diana Bell or Ms. Kelly Dick who are certified teachers. The lessons follow the state curriculum and revolve around three key topics: Reading Engagement, Media Literacy, and Information & Research. 

 

Library Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:45 - 8:00 AM

Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 3:00 PM

The Backman Library welcomes all students and community members

 

Summer Reading Fun at Day-Riverside Library!

 

Battle of the Books: 2023-24

 

Every year, SLCSD elementary students in 4th-6th grades are invited to read 20 fun titles. In the spring, students meet for a friendly competition against other schools.

We will have all 20 titles available for check-out here in the Backman Library. Students can also check out books at their local library, such as Day-Riverside, and on Sora, the online library. 

Check out the titles below. These diverse books are from a variety of genres. You're sure to find your next "all time favorite book" from this list!

Happy Reading!

 

 

 

Adventure: Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling
Adventure: Haven: A Small Cat’s Big Adventure by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Adventure: Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller
Fantasy: The Marvellers (Marvellerverse, Book 1) by Dhonielle Clayton
Fantasy: Odder by Katherine Applegate
Graphic Novel: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett
Graphic Novel: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Graphic Novel: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
Historical Fiction: Iceberg by Jennifer Nielsen
Historical Fiction: The Lucky Ones by Linda Williams Jackson
Humor: Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs
Mystery: A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin
Nonfiction: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Nonfiction: The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff
Realistic Fiction: Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller
Realistic Fiction: Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee
Realistic Fiction: Thirst by Varsha Bajaj
Scary: Tales to Keep You Up at Night by Dan Poblocki
Science Fiction: A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga
Sports: Falling Short by Ernesto

 

Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship: 

Remember to think before you click, take breaks, and be kind and thoughtful to others. Click here to learn more about SLCSD's commitment to digital literacy and digital citizenship.

• Common Sense Media: tools for students and families

• CYBER BULLYING, Salt Lake City District

• Interland: a fun game about being “internet awesome” 

• NetSafe Utah : online videos and resources providing internet safety information for kids and parents 

 

Educational Games and Tools: 

• ABCya: fun games to practice basic skills for all grade levels

• Chrome Music Lab: Super cool lab of materials for learning/creating music and science principles. 

• Google 360 videos

• Google Art Coloring Book: paint your way through famous artwork

• Google Expeditions: travel around the world!

• Google Puzzle Party: digital puzzles using famous art

• Starfall: good review site of basic facts, grades K-3

• PBS Kids

• Virtual Vacation: the website that lets you experience the world from home

 

Mission Statement: 

Backman Library strives to...

... be a place where everyone is welcome, respected and accepted!

... encourage research and discovery through literature and technology.

... provide strong learning opportunities that develop the skills needed to gain knowledge about using information to connect with others, their communities, and the world.

... reflect, evaluate, and adapt to meet the needs of the various Backman students and school community.

 

Backman Policies:

Please view Library policies (book selection, computer usage, book requests, etc) in the documents below:

Library Disclosure English

Library Disclosure Spanish