Emerson Library
Welcome to the Emerson Library.
The library is a place to read, learn and expand horizons.
The mission of the library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
We provide flexible scheduling for our students and staff. Students may come to the library individually, in small groups or with an entire class to use the space and the resources available!
The Emerson Library serves as the educational heart of our school. With over 10,000 digital and print resources, we support both students and teachers in their learning journeys.
Students often visit to enjoy story time, explore research topics, learn about digital citizenship, and check out books. They can choose their own materials with assistance from teachers and Library staff. Whether browsing the picture book section or diving into their favorite subjects, there’s something for every student in the Library.
Amanda Pfiffner
Library/HPL Teacher
Emerson Elementary
AccessIt is our new catalog – how all the materials at the Emerson Library are managed.
Use this link to search for materials you might be interested in reading.
Students – see your school school district log in to place things on hold.
MackinVia is our e-book & audio book app. Use this to read or listen to books on any digital device. Log in using your school district log in (or through Classlink which is linked below!)
With ClassLink LaunchPad, your child uses just one username and password to access all their digital resources.
The log in for this can be accessed via Skyward or calling your school office!
Growing Readers
The 14 library teachers of the School District of La Crosse worked together to create the district-wide Growing Readers initiative in 14 buildings for 6000 students and 1000 staff. Over the course of the school year, we focused on three facets of librarianship: advocacy for reading, finding the right books for students, and creating a culture of reading where students can progress as readers. This grassroots project was designed not only to advocate for our libraries but also to create lifelong learners, readers, and library users among all of our students and staff.
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
― Neil Gaiman, Coraline