About

Library Services

Make a donation or pay a fine

BOOK WISH LIST HERE Local indie bookstore that supports school libraries and are key to bringing authors to Buckman for school visits!

@buckmanlibrary

Charter #70947

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.

Staff

Volunteer

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, 8-4
drudnick@pps.net

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.

Policies (during non-distance learning)

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.

Guidelines for donations

Resource reallocation

Weeding is Fundamental

Location

Contact

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...