About Us

The library at Buckman Elementary is nestled in the south wing of the 1st floor. Our library serves 20 classrooms of students ages kindergarten through 5th grade. 

This Arts-Focused Elementary school is committed to the whole child and the library is no exception. 

Come in and explore our collection of over 13,000 titles that keep Buckman students reading, researching for classroom curriculum and engaged in their education. 
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Darcy Rudnick - Library Media Specialist/ Teacher-Librarian Monday-Friday 7:45-3:45

Library Staff

The library staff is always here to support students in finding the right books! We collaborate with teachers and school curriculum.
Have a question?
Don't be afraid to ask!

Library Policies

Library users will:Buckman Bears ROARS to all objects and living things in the library.
Circulation:
  • Kindergarten - 1 book
  • 1st grade - 1 book
  • 2nd grade - 2 books
  • 3rd  - 3 books
  • 4th - 4 books
  • 5th - 5 books
*Additional books can be checked out for curriculum projects and reading buddies.
Details:
  • Each class has library once a week.
  • Books are checked out for two weeks.
  • Books can be renewed unless there is a hold.
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click the image to find out more about donating books to Buckman

Donations are to add to our library collection, free books for students, books in the Bear Hug Store, sharing books with other schools and our Little Free Library. 
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Buckman library accepts monetary donations through SchoolPay. Your donation helps support new materials, replacing old materials and helping families that cannot replace a lost book. 
If you would rather purchase a book for our library, we have a running wish list. Come in and talk to Ms. Rudnick for more details. 

Find Us

TELEPHONE NUMBER

ADDRESS
503-916-6230 ext. 79917
320 SE 16th Ave
​Portland, OR 97214

Contact Buckman Library

Any questions about online resources, comments, recommendations or events please fill out the form below...

Interested in Volunteering?

Ms. Rudnick is always looking for volunteers to help out with check in/out, shelving books and helping students. If you are interested, please sign up below. The library doesn't run without volunteers like you! Buckman uses Konstella to connect parents with what is happening in classrooms. Find Buckman Elementary and sign up for Library volunteer times there!

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