The OWL NEST

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• Over 200 new books were ordered this year.
• We have increased our Spanish language titles by over 20%.
• We currently have over 18, 000 book checkouts for the school year.

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Please return all library book by May 26, 2026! Click below to see the countdown.

The Library Adventure Game was created as a way to provide students and caregivers with information in a fun and informative way. Click below to access the game.

As an elementary, we have a goal for checkouts and we are close to meeting our goal. Below is the latest information that shows our current checkout totals as of February 27, 2026.

Being an ALLSTAR CHAMP is a wonderful achievement that recognizes students for their exceptional behavior and contributions throughout the month.

Beginning in March, students who are selected as ALLSTAR CHAMPS will be able to select ONE REWARD at the end of the month:

- Color or draw.

- Act as library helper.

- Check out an extra book.

- Sit in the rocking chair and read to two friends.

- Receive a free donated book (that they can keep) to take home.

The reward will be on the last day of class during the last seven minutes of class.

Please encourage students to meet the expectations of LIBRARY ALLSTAR CHAMPS so they are eligible for this reward!

Students are able to log onto Destiny to checkout and read books in the Women's History Month collection.

This month, students participated in several research lessons and read alouds to learn about various African Americans important to Black History and American history. From Ruby Bridges to Jason Reynolds, students were able to learn about African Americans who helped pave a path to greatness for others.

Students also learned about Shirley Chisholm and created door decorations to showcase her value to American History.

A special shoutout to Mrs. Pippen. She teaches the kindergarten classes. Below is some of the work she and her students have been working on during the month of February.

Mr. Jackson is a ROCKSTAR parent volunteer who assists with shelving library books. He has also helped to design a larger space for students, and assists with student questions during checkouts.

Students in grades 3-5 are currently learning about the ebooks in our Destiny Collection.

We also have audiobooks, read alouds, and other popular titles.

Currently students are learning and reviewing the procedures of the library. Students are also increasing their understanding of safety (online library, library safety, and digital citizenship).

Resources for the family:

• Digital Citizenship song
• Digital Citizenship discussion questions

Los estudiantes están aprendiendo y repasando los procedimientos de la biblioteca, así como también están ampliando su comprensión de la seguridad en línea, la seguridad de la biblioteca y la ciudadanía digital.

Los recursos para la familia:

• Mira este video en espanol.

• Preguntas de discusión en espanol

Collections are a great way to explore the library collection. Each month, a section of the library will be highlighted. Please visit Destiny to view more selections.

My name is Tatanisha Love. I am looking forward to meeting the students, staff, and faculty of Owings Mills Elementary.

Take a look at some of the summer reading suggestions below.