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DLAMP Library

Welcome to the Dual Language Academy Library!

 

My name is Mrs. Burke, and this is my 11th school year as DLAMP’s Library Specialist.

This school year, all of DLAMP’s Preschool - 8 students have weekly scheduled Library times.  Students in Preschool, TK, Kinder and First Grade check out one book at each library class, and those books remain in the students’ classrooms.  Students in grades 2-8 check out two books (one in English and one in Spanish) and can take those books home. Library book bags have been provided to grade 2-6 students to assist students in safely transporting Library books to and from school. Students will reuse these bags all year long.  If these bags break, they can be replaced with Ziplock bags from home. 

 

Library books may be renewed (unless another student has placed a hold on the book), but they must be brought with them to Library time to be renewed. If books are not returned by the due date, they are overdue.  When books are overdue, the student will not be able to check out another book until their Library books are returned.  If the student has a long overdue book without renewing, (three weeks or longer) that student will not be able to check out any additional books until the overdue book is returned. An overdue notice will be given after two due date periods. Fines are assessed for any lost or damaged books. Recuperating fines for lost or damaged books helps us maintain our Library collection. 

 

As part of my commitment to PBIS, I participate in giving Positive Paws to students for extraordinary behavior and for following Library expectations.  (Coming soon: Students will learn ways to spend Positive Paws in the Library!)

Also a PBIS initiative, in grades 6-8, we create a Library Respect Agreement for each class. Respect Agreements are posted in the Library.   

As the school year progresses, I will add glimpses of the DLAMP Library as well as resources to this webpage, so check back again soon!    

 

I look forward to sharing my love of books and learning with your student and fostering a passion for reading!

 

 

It’s Book Fair Time!

Our Book Fair is from May 19-May 28, 2025.  Good News! If you miss our Book Fair at school, our online Book Fair goes From May 19- June 1 - and every purchase benefits our school!  

 

Why I Work Where I Work: DLAMP Library Specialist Fleur Burke

 

 

 
 
How to Access Local Library Resources
 
 
Monterey County Free Libraries
Monterey County Free Libraries (this website is available in English or Spanish - click on the language icon at the top of the page):  Get a free Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) Library card online by clicking here or visiting the MCFL website, click on the “How Do I” tab at the top, then scroll down to “Get a Library Card” on the left, then fill in the online application for instant access to Library material.  For assistance, call your Monterey County Free Libraries staff at 831-899-8222 Monday - Saturday 10 am- 6 pm for more information. (English and Spanish).
  • Where is MCFL located?: MCFL has many locations, including  Seaside, Marina, and Castroville
  • Digital Access: Digital material is available through MCFL - Just register and sign-in using your MCFL Library card for instant access to:
  • Ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish through TumbleBooks and others,and are easy to navigate.  Libby and The Palace Project have downloadable ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish.  Libby and the Palace Project are apps for Apple and Android that can be used by downloading the Libby and the Palace Project app for use on mobile devices. You can also use Libby on your computer through the web browser.   
 
 
 
 
Monterey Public Library
 
Monterey Public Library (this website is available in multiple languages - click on the Translate icon at the top of the page): Library cards for the Monterey Public Library (MPL) are free to residents of the State of California. Apply for a MPL Library card online by clicking here or visiting the Monterey Public Library website.  On the left side of the landing page under “Quick Links”, click on “Checkout”. Then on the left side under “Related Pages”, click on “Library Cards”, then click on “Apply for a Card Now” . A separate tab will open, where you’ll fill in the online application for instant access to Library material. For assistance, call Monterey Public Library Help Desk at (831) 646-3933,  Tuesday - Saturday 10 am- 6 pm, or send an email to [email protected] for more information.
  • Where is MPL located?: 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, Ca. 93940
  • Digital Access: Digital material is available through MPL - Just register and sign-in using your MPL Library card for instant access to:
  • Ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish Northern California Digital Library and Cloud Library (websites are available in English or Spanish - click on the language icon at the top of the homepage).  The Palace Project has downloadable ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish.  The Palace Project are apps for Apple and Android that can be used by downloading the Palace Project app for use on mobile devices.  
 
 
Carmel Public Library
Carmel Public Library: Free digital Library cards are available even if you don’t live in Carmel - a digital card gives you access to ebooks, audiobooks, music, newspapers, magazines, and much more!  Get a free Carmel Public Library (CPL) card online by clicking here or visiting the CPL website.  On the homepage, click “Get a Library Card”.  Once on the Get a Library Card page,  click on “Fill out the online registration form”, where you’ll fill in the online application for instant access to Library material. For assistance, call Carmel Public Library staff at (831) 624-4629, Monday - Friday 10 am- 6 pm or send an email to [email protected] for more information.
  • Digital Access: Multiple digital resources are available through CPL, including those listed below - Just register and sign-in using your CPL Library card:
 
 
Additional Free Digital Storytime Resources
 

YouTube has many channels that present read alouds in English and Spanish. Here are some good ones!:

Mrs. Fleur Burke
Library Specialist,
DLAMP
 
(831) 899-1100 x3189
or ParentSquare
 
 
Did you know that you can search the DLAMP Library catalog remotely? Follow these steps: Click this link then under the “Elementary Schools” heading (yes, DLAMP has Elementary AND Middle School books!), click “Dual Language Academy”. Then click the Catalog tab at the top and search for books!
 

Please encourage students to have a special place for library books that are taken home. Remember to keep Library books away from pets, liquids and food.  Here are some great online resources on how to care for Library books:

How to take care of books (Tk-grade 1)

How to properly take care of books (grades 2-8)

Students learn why it is important to keep a Library organized.  Here are some of the videos that I share to help teach proper use of shelf markers and how to keep the Library organized:

Proper shelf marker use (grades TK-3)

How to use shelf markers properly