Non-Fiction First Readers
We have many first reader and lower reading-level books on a wide variety of subjects. These titles are shelved in the non-fiction section, with the subjects they are about. These include Eyewitness Readers, Dorling Kindersley Readers,and more.
Audio Books:
Audio books are great for improving reading comprehension and fluency. We have a wide selection hanging in bags as you walk in the door.
Newbery & Caldecott collection:
We have all the Newbery Award books and Caldecott Award books, usually more than one copy. We have most of the honors books as well.
Educational DVDs:
Reading Rainbow, Magic School Bus, Scholastic Storybook Treasures, and much more
Curriculum support:
If you need help finding resources to supplement your collection, don’t hesitate to ask. We can help you find fiction and non-fiction books to supplement your curriculum or to simply enrich your child’s interest.
Activity-based series
Each Holiday we put out special books that deal with the holiday. These include craft and idea books. We have a whole section devoted to Science books. These include many, many books about conducting experiments.
Homeschooling Magazine:
Roanoke Public Library currently subscribes to “Homeschooling Today”