Welcome to the
PS 261 Library
PS 261 Library Mission
The mission of the PS 261 Library is to be a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where every student feels seen, valued, and capable as a learner and a reader. The library supports classroom learning by developing students’ inquiry, media literacy, research, and technology skills and by fostering a love of reading through a diverse collection and meaningful student choice. Continuing the school’s mission of social justice and community building, the library serves as an equitable space that centers student voice and reflects the identities and experiences of the school community. Through collaboration with teachers, staff, and families, the library serves as a dynamic hub for discovery, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and growth.
Reading Recommendations
Ms. M
Some of you may know me as Genevieve's or Yaya's mom, but kids can call me Ms. M. I am in my final year earning my Master's degree in Library and Information Science at CUNY Queens so I will be learning along with your kids!
Dear Families,
Welcome to PS 261s School Library! I'm so excited to help your child find books they love! I will be in the library on Mondays and Thursdays. Your child will come to the library on a rotating schedule for a read-aloud, mini-lesson, and to check out books. Students may check out a book of their choice and must return their last book to get a new one.
Did you find a 261 Library book over the summer?
It's never too late to return it!
Book Committee will host open library hours before school on Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8 AM
Have you used Sora yet? Did you know NYC Schools has a Citywide Digital Library K-12 students to access e-books and audiobooks?! And it's super easy to use!
Basic Library Info
Library - Room 214 (2nd Floor)
Early Morning Library Open Access Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 8:20 pm
Library School days: Monday and Thursday
Library Legends Afterschool Thursday 3:30-5:30
Phone: (718) 330-9275
Ms. M's Email: library@ps261brooklyn.org
Learning Resources
There are a lot of amazing digital and in person resources available to our New York City public school students. Here is a selection of some of the most convenient and most age-appropriate options. Have fun.
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora
Sora 🔗
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
Gale In Context 🔗
Designed for grades 3–5, Britannica School: Elementary is a safe, age-appropriate platform that builds confidence and comprehension.
Britannica Elementary 🔗
Safe visual search engine for kids
Kiddle 🔗
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Q&A section where parents share advice and ask questions.
Age-appropriate resources you can use at home.
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What do you want to read?
Got a favorite book that you don't see in our library? Let us know what kind of books we should be stocking for our 261 readers.
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