Academics
Library
Grier’s Library is an information center that houses a high quality educational and recreational collection of physical and online resources freely available to students and teachers. The library is conducive to individual or group reading, researching, and studying.
Through a variety of methods including instruction and engaging activities, the librarian incorporates the American Association of School Libraries’ Framework for Learners, which encourages students to inquire, include, collaborate, curate, explore, and engage.
Through a variety of methods including instruction and engaging activities, the librarian incorporates the American Association of School Libraries’ Framework for Learners, which encourages students to inquire, include, collaborate, curate, explore, and engage.
Literacy Promotion
- Access to physical and online materials
- Displays & Contests
- Pennsylvania Young Readers’ Choice Awards (PAYRCA) program
- One Book, One School
Library & Information Skills Instruction
The Librarian partners with teachers to offer annual library orientation and other research and information literacy instruction to students through their assigned classes. Instruction is based on AASL standards and helps prepare students for college-level research and become savvy information consumers.
Introduces students to the library staff, space, and services. The main focus is the library’s software Destiny, which allows users to create their own logins, search for print and digital materials, access digital content, and manage accounts.
Other instruction topics:
Library Orientation
Introduces students to the library staff, space, and services. The main focus is the library’s software Destiny, which allows users to create their own logins, search for print and digital materials, access digital content, and manage accounts.
Other instruction topics:
- Evaluating Web Sites for Credibility
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Using Online Databases
- Paraphrasing
- Introduction to the Research Assignment
- Citation Using NoodleTools
- Note-taking and Outlines with NoodleTools
- Accessing online materials: ebooks, audiobooks, & more
Meet the Staff
List of 2 members.
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Celebrate MLK Day Your Way!
This Monday, January 17th, the nation honors the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. To help us celebrate this significant day, Grier Learning Skills teacher Mrs. Shelly Davis and Librarian Mrs. Rebecca Woolfrey invite the Grier community to "celebrate MLK Day your way" by exploring links to the African American National Anthem, a virtual tour of significant landmarks in King’s life, a guide from the University of Michigan’s Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, a digital breakout game, and a curated resource list for learning more.Read More -
From the Page to the Screen
Which do you prefer - to read the book before the movie or watch the movie and then read the book? Whichever order you prefer, take a look at the list of books that have become recent features on your favorite streaming channels or are in development for a release in 2022.Read More
Visit the library or Sora to borrow these books and more! -
One School, One Story 2021: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson
Read MoreGrier Library and Beyond the Bubble invites everyone at Grier to come join us in reading and discussing the 2021 One School, One Story selection: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson.The story’s lead character, Jade is an 11th grade student and talented mixed media artist attending an elite private school on scholarship. While it means taking a long bus ride to and from her lower-class neighborhood every day and constantly feeling like an outsider as one of the few African Americans attending the school, ambitious Jade won’t turn down a chance at success. -
Captivating Narrative Nonfiction
Narrative nonfiction is highly appealing stories that are rooted in facts and extensive research. Unlike some forms of nonfiction literature that can be dense or dry to the layperson, authors of narrative nonfiction bring the most amazing true stories to life in captivating ways that are accessible to all readers. Through narrative nonfiction, readers can learn about amazing stories of survival, bizarre episodes in popular culture, and the utterly intriguing histories of everyday commodities.Read More -
PA Young Readers Choice Awards 2021 Nominees
Grier Library is excited to announce the titles of fifteen nominees for the 2021-2022 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award. This program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, gives adolescents a voice in selecting award-winning titles.Read More
The nominated books are on display in the library right now and available in ebook and audibook form through Grier's Sora collection. -
March is Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month! While girls and women are valued and celebrated all year long at Grier, this month-long celebration designated by Congress is a reminder to examine the contributions of women to American history, to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history, and to learn more about the struggles women have overcome and what issues women face today.Read More -
Winter Library Newsletter Highlights New Books, Great Sites
The February 2021 edition of the Grier Library Newsletter features some new books, including a special collection of romance stories just in time for Valentine's Day. Students and teachers can also find links to great online databases, educational resources, and even a musical podcast!Read More
Take a look below or follow this link! -
Celebrate MLK Day Your Way
This Monday, January 18th, the nation honors the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. To help us celebrate this significant day, Grier Learning Skills teacher Mrs. Shelly Davis has partnered with Jennifer Hamer, PhD., a professor of African American Studies at Penn State University and parent of Grier junior student, Zoe H.Read More
Mrs. Davis and Dr. Hamer invite the Grier community to "celebrate MLK Day your way" by exploring any number of the virtual events taking place the afternoon of January 18th. -
Recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day
Many at Grier observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day this Monday, October 12, 2020. This day is a holiday to celebrate and honor histories, cultures, and people indigenous to America. Grier’s History and English curricula create opportunities for students to celebrate and learn about Native Americans.Read More -
Young Readers' Choice Award Program!
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Awards Program is an annual statewide program that gives students the opportunity to vote for their favorite authors.
To participate, email Mrs. Woolfrey between September and February. Then, read three titles from the list of fifteen nominees. Copies of the books are available through the library, online through MackinVia, or through your local public library or any book retailer. Grier students vote before Spring Break and the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association declares winners in May.Many titles are available in physical or ebook form through Grier Library. See our collection! -
Black Lives Matter Booklist
Recognizing the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and efforts for social justice, Grier's library has created a booklist that supports the Black Lives Matter movement. Within the list are books that have appeal to younger readers and some that will appeal to more mature readers. Among the selections are works of fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and poetry. Many of the titles included on the list have been recognized with awards and critical praise.Read More -
Crochet Pattern Dedicated to Class of 2020
While working from home, Grier’s Mrs. Woolfrey was inspired to create a crochet pattern in honor of the Grier students. Like their mascot, the students of Grier are fast, graceful, and agile athletes, riders, and dancers. They are clever and highly intelligent problem solvers. Foxes, like Grier students and alumnae, are found worldwide, on six continents.Read More
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Lifelong Learning & Literacy
The library is conducive to individual or group reading, researching, and studying. -
21st Century Learners
Instruction helps prepare students for college-level research and become savvy information consumers. -
Love to Read
Colorful displays, reading programs, and events foster a love of reading..
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