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!
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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Digital Access: Multiple digital resources are available through CPL, including those listed below - Just register and sign-in using your CPL Library card:
- Ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish through Northern California Digital Library and
- Ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish are available through Libby and The Palace Project, which has downloadable ebooks and audiobooks in English and Spanish. Libby can be used by downloading the Libby app for use on mobile devices or use on your computer through the web browser.
- Library patrons also have digital access to The New York Times, San Francisco Examiner , The Monterey County Herald and others.
- Kanopy gives users access to documentaries and classic films.
YouTube has many channels that present read alouds in English and Spanish. Here are some good ones!:
- Tu ē Yo Reading Adventures channel was created by two primary dual language teachers, where they read books in English and Spanish, like Paletero Man, David se mete en líos, My Two Border Towns, Oso polar, oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido?, ¡Solo pregunta!, and MANY more!
- PBS Books interviews outstanding authors and has developed an amazing archive of more than 600 contemporary author interviews.” They have a selection of videos, including Minh Le reading his book Drawn Together; Vanessa Brantley-Newton reading her book Just Like Me; Tony DiTerlizzi reading his book Kenny & The Dragon; LeUyen Pham reads the book she illustrated Bear Came Along
- PBS Kids Channel: “PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through television, digital media, and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way. .” The PBS Kids Channel features authors and famous people reading lots of fun books - great for our youngest Lobos.
- Scholastic Storybook Treasures channel: “Award-winning and classic children's storybooks are faithfully adapted and brought to life in this series of animated and live-action stories...made available in multiple languages.” Some popular books that are adapted and presented in Spanish are ¡Hola Hombre Mosca!, Pato para presidente, José el Chévere: Helado y dinosaurios and MANY more!
- Stories Read Aloud channel has a collection of fun videos of books read aloud, like The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors , Peppa in Space , and Winnie the Pooh: Somebody’s Treasure.
- VeroLeo Cuentacuentos channel has read alouds only in Spanish, including Library favorites Pete el gato and His Four Groovy Buttons , ¿A qué sabe la luna?, Feliz and MANY more!
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:
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: