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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Library Staff

Interested in Volunteering?

The library staff is always here to support students in finding the right books! We collaborate with teachers and school curriculum.

Darcy Rudnick  
Library Media Specialist/
Teacher-Librarian
Monday-Friday, 7:45-3:45
drudnick@pps.net

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The library doesn't run without volunteers like you! Buckman uses Konstella to connect parents with what is happening in classrooms. Find Buckman Elementary, join the "Library Volunteers" committee and sign up for times.

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Library Policies

Library users will:

• Be Respectful
• Take Ownership
• Be in charge of their Attitude
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

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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Make a donation or pay a fine

smile.amazon.com (Buckman Elementary) gives back to our school. Used versions of books always accepted.

Guidelines for donations

Resource reallocation

Weeding is Fundamental

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Find Us

Contact Buckman Library

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

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

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Library Services

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