About our Ecole Boundary Library Learning Commons

Our Library Learning Commons (LLC) is a vibrant, welcoming space where students come to read, explore, create, and learn together. It’s more than just a library—it’s a hub of learning for the whole school community.

In our Learning Commons, you can:

Find Great Books: Whether you love fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, or picture books, there’s something here for everyone.
Learn Research Skills: We explore how to ask questions, find answers, and use information responsibly.
Use Technology: We use digital tools to support learning, creativity, and collaboration.
Work Together: The space is flexible, so students can work alone, in small groups, or with the whole class.
Create and Explore: With access to makerspace materials, building kits, and creative projects, students can design, experiment, and bring ideas to life.

Our Library Learning Commons is a safe, inclusive space where curiosity is encouraged, and all students are welcome. It’s a place to grow as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners.

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FAQS

What are the library use & expectations?

Our school library is a shared space for reading, learning, and exploring. To keep it safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone, we follow these expectations:

Use quiet voices and walk safely.
No food or drinks.
Take care of all books, materials, and library supplies.
Return borrowed books on time so others can enjoy them too.
Be a respectful, responsible listener and contributor during library time.

Wait your turn, share the space, and push in your chair when you leave.

How are we expected to care for the books?

Library books are carefully chosen and meant to be enjoyed by everyone. To help keep them in good condition, please remember the following:

Clean Hands, Please
Always wash your hands before reading a book to keep the pages clean.
No Food or Drinks Nearby
Keep books away from snacks and drinks to avoid spills and stains.
Keep Books Away from Pets
Books are for you—not your dog or cat! Make sure pets can’t chew or damage them.
Use a Bookmark
Please don’t fold corners or rest an open book flipped over (it breaks the spine)—use a bookmark to save your place.
Carry Books Safely
Store books in your backpack (preferably in a book bag) so they don’t get lost or damaged.
Return on Time
Bring your books back by the due date so others can enjoy them too.

Thank you for being respectful and responsible readers.

Does the library have any clubs?

Supervised Homework Club in the library runs Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 8:40 am. Students enter through the outside library door and bring all their required work with them. Students may have access to the computer lab for educational purposes.

Ecole Boundary Elementary School has many clubs and teams. Some of these may use the library at lunch for meetings. Please check our most recent school newsletter for updates.

What do I do if I have damaged or lost a book?

Students that lose or damage newly purchased books may be asked to pay a sum to replace the book.

Payments can be made in cash to the teacher-librarian. A written receipt will be given to the student when the payment has been received. Older books that are lost or damaged may be settled by donating a ‘like new’ book of equal value that would be suitable for the library.

About Your Teacher-Librarian

My name is Monique Zander, and I am proud to serve as the teacher-librarian at Ecole Boundary Elementary. I have been an educator for over 25 years, teaching students from Grades 1 to 7 in the classroom as well as working intermittently in several school libraries. I have always been passionate about helping students develop a love of reading, research, and critical thinking.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two adult children. As a family, we enjoy mountain biking, hiking and skiing. I have also been described as having an obsessive interest in mushrooms and fungi. One of my favourite hobbies is hiking or biking through the forest, and photographing the fungi I discover along the way.

Reading is one of my highest priorities. I enjoy all kinds of books—fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels. Some of my favourite titles include The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (fiction), Mushrooms of British Columbia by Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther (non-fiction), and On Being Yukiko by Jeff Chiba Stearns (graphic novel).

My favourite movie? The Princess Bride, of course.

I look forward to supporting you all as we explore the world of information literacy in our library.