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.