Learning Commons (Media Center)

Welcome to the Belair Learning Commons! This is a space for reading, curiosity, creativity, and exploration. Whether you’re a student looking for your next great book or a teacher planning instruction, the Commons is here to support you.

In the commons, students can check out books, work on assignments or tests, collaborate with small groups, visit with their classes for checkout or lessons, and more!

Teachers can plan, work, collaborate with the library media specialist, and check out books!

Students

Library Organization

Our books are organized to best suit your needs! Our fiction section is organized by genre - so you can pick the topic you most enjoy! Our current genres are:

• Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Fantasy
• Horror
• Adventure
• Sci-Fi
• Sports Fiction
• Mystery
• Humor
• Dystopian

Our Dewey section is also organized by topic and is primarily informational in nature. Explore topics such as computer science, religion and mythology, social sciences, math and technology, art, history, and more!

We also have an Everybody section with popular picture books, a selection of paperback books, and a Falcon Reads Fiction and Dewey section to support emerging readers!

Circulation Need-to-Know

Students are welcome to check out books anytime the library is open. Students must have a pass to leave class to come to the Commons. Students may check out up to 3 books at a time for a period of two weeks. If a student already has lost books or library fines, they are limited to a one book per visit checkout. Fines are only incurred when a book is lost. We do not charge overdue fees. 

Student Support

Your library media specialist is here to support you! Get homework help, research assistance, or guidance choosing that just right book! Don't be afraid to ask for help today!