Library

The mission of the JoAnn Ford Library is to build a community of readers through diverse literature experiences, develop critical thinking skills, and empower students to become life-long learners that thrive in the global world.

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Georgetown Public Library

All students enrolled in GISD schools are eligible for a free public library card.

Librarian

Mrs. McKinney

Mrs. McKinney

Breka McKinney
Extension 5183

Hello Mustangs!

I am so excited about starting the 2024-25 school year as your librarian! I truly believe that the library is the heart of a school and look forward to helping our students develop a love for reading and learning! This year we have lots of fun and exciting library programs like birthday book club, You've Been Booked, First Chapter Fridays, STEAM stations, Red Poppy Reading Challenge, River Reader Challenge, Bluebonnet Book Challenge, Mock Caldecott, Read Across America and, of course, Book Fairs! I cannot wait to start this new school year with all of you!

In my 19 years in education, I have been an elementary librarian in addition to teaching kindergarten and fourth grade. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi and hold a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas.

When I am not at school, I am at home hanging out with my family. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have two beautiful daughters. In my downtime, I love reading, traveling, and listening to music.

Need to pay for a lost or damaged library book? You can make a credit card payment through RevTrak!

online library book payment

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River Reader Challenge

Read a Book Online

Virtual Libraries @ Ford

Hey Mustangs!

You are all invited to visit these amazing Virtual Libraries! I have curated these libraries to spark your enjoyment of reading through various themes, skills, and content. Follow the steps below to keep reading, researching, and creating with the Ford Library!

Happy reading,

Mrs. McKinney

How to use a Virtual Library

Find the Virtual Library you would like to visit.
Click on any of the book covers in the library to find links to amazing read alouds!

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Access to Ford Resources

Red Poppy Books

The 2024-25 Red Poppy Reading List

The Georgetown ISD Elementary Librarians curated this reading list specifically for our GISD readers in grades PreK-2. Students are invited to read as many of the books as they can and cross out the books on the Bingo board when finished.

Students are also invited to complete the Red Poppy Reading Challenge! To complete the challenge, write the title of the book you read in the box under each task. Students who complete the challenge will be invited to our Red Poppy Celebration at the end of the year! Give the completed challenge board to Mrs. McKinney no later than April 18th.

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Bluebonnet Books

Monthly Newsletters

Library Volunteers

Volunteers are a very important part of the Ford library and can fill many different roles! These roles may include shelving books, making or coping materials, or helping with book fairs. Whatever the role, it is guaranteed fun and has a huge impact on student learning. If you are interested in hearing more about volunteering, please fill out both forms below. If you have already completed the volunteer background check this year, please click the sign up link. If you have any questions, please email me at mckinneyb@georgetownisd.org.

Thank you!

GISD Volunteer Background Check

Ford Library Volunteer Interest Form

Birthday Book Club

This library program creates a special opportunity for you to acknowledge your child’s birthday this year and for years to come by helping our library grow!

Here's how to sign up!

Click the link below to sign up online and choose a book! A notification will be sent directly to the librarian - no paper form needed!

https://www.btsb.com/sosl/fordelementary2

Your child’s “membership” includes:

A new book he/she selects from the Support Our Library website, which will be donated to the Ford Library in his/her honor.
The placement of a bookplate inside the book selected to commemorate the child’s birthday.
A special donut goodie bag delivered to your child’s classroom by the last Friday of his/her birthday month, including a donut and special prizes!

(Summer Birthdays = “half birthdays” ---> June = December, July = January)

The birthday child will be the FIRST to check-out the new book from the library.
A photograph will be displayed in the library of Birthday Book Club members.