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Tanaka Libary

Jensen, Julie

Welcome to the Tanaka Elementary Library, where we foster and encourage a love of reading and learning. Our library is designed to provide a welcoming and inviting space that motivates students to explore new worlds and ideas. We pride ourselves on having an extensive collection of books, ranging from classic literature to new and trending titles, alongside educational resources to support classroom learning. Our experienced library staff is always on hand to help you select the perfect book or educational tool. Visit us today and see what Tanaka Elementary Library can offer you!

Julie Jensen
Librarian

jensejr@nv.ccsd.net

702-799-2504 ext 4026

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Policies

Students kindergarten through fifth grade come to library once every six days. Books are due the next time they come to the library.  Students do not check out if they do not return the book or books.  They are encouraged to keep books in their backpacks when not reading them. There are no fines for late books.  The only time payment is required is if the book is lost or damaged beyond repair.  Please contact the library at 702-799-2504 with any questions.

Kindergarten--1 book (Students will not bring them home until after winter break)
First Grade--1 book
Second Grade--2 books
Third Grade--2 books
Fourth Grade--3 books
Fifth Grade--3 books

Book with red cover

Apple Core

Students read each night!  Parents initial every 15 minutes of reading on the apples.  Write books read on the back and parent signs.  Student brings it to school and teacher signs.  It is turned into the library and prizes are awarded.  Here is the letter that was sent home explaining it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Book Fair

October 12

Book Fair Kick off Day!

Open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Conference Day

October 13-16, and 19-20

8:55 AM-12:05 PM and 12:45-4:00 PM

Students may shop during their library time also!

October 16

Family Breakfast is 8:00-8:45 AM 

Mrs. Thomas's Pre-K Classes are invited to shop 12:30-1:30 PM

Ms. Lopez's Pre-K Classes are invited to shop 1:30-2:30 PM​

Book Fair Home Page

You can create an eWallet on the home page.  You can shop on the home page too!

 

Battle of the Books
Our after school club is on Tuesdays.  We have 21 students participating.

Battle of the Books 2027

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  • Bug Bandits by Jenni L. Walsh

  • The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

  • Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate

  • Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury

  • Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd

  • A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

  • Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa by Sara Andrea Fajardo

  • All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson

Do you want to do some research? 
Read a book online? or see if there is a book in the Tanaka Library?

Use the links below!

Sky

The link above will take you to WorldBook online. You cansearch for many topics and see articles, videos, charts, graphs, pictures and more! You choose the level you want.  You will need the following information to log in.
Username: ccsd2
Password: ccsd2

Worldbook
Concrete Wall

When you click on this link go to Elementary Explora and you can search for animals, people, plants, planets, and many other things.  If you click on html or pdf text you will find the whole article.  Hint: pdf has pictures too!
Username: ccsd
Password: bighorn25!

Explora
White Background

You can go to the Clark County library website to search for books, use databases, homework help, and more.  You will login with your barcode from your library card and the password is the pin number you use to check out.

Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Crystal Salt

To research countries, states or Canadian provinces click on the above link.
To enter the database

you will need:
Username: Nevada
Password: silver1!

 

Culture Grams
Abstract Surface

If you would like to read a book online or have one read aloud, please click on the link above.  You can also get the Capstone Interactive app and  download them to a tablet.
Username: tanaka
Password: school

Capstone Interactive
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You can search the Tanaka Library Catalog using this site. Families can use guest access to search for books in the library that are available for checkout.

It looks a little different than what we use in Clever.
 

Tanaka We Are One Dragon Head

Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School

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School Hours: 8:55 AM - 3:26 PM

Office Hours: 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM

Registration Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

9135 W Maule Avenue,
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Tel: 702-799-2504

Fax: 702-799-1289

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