Hello Wolverines!

I miss you already so I am so glad that you stopped by the virtual LMC.  I'd love to keep up with what you are doing at home.  Join me on our Westgate LMC Flipgrid and tell me about what you are reading and learning.  You can scan the QR code or click the link to access the grid.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me (westgatelmc@sd25.org).

Special Resources

I have gathered some resources for you to explore while you are at home.  I will be adding to them regularly, so check back soon!
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You can access the LMC catalog using Destiny Discover and logging in with your Google credentials.  Check out the video below for step by step directions.
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The Arlington Heights Memorial Library has a ton of resources you can access from home in the "Borrow" section under eBooks and Downloads.
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Capstone Interactive has hundreds of available ebooks that you can read or that can be read to you.
Username: continue
Password: reading
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Abdo Digital has hundreds of available ebooks (in English and Spanish) free to use until May 31.
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TumbleBooks has opened up their entire library of books to read on your own or you can listen to them.
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Authors Everywhere is a collection of videos from children’s book writers and illustrators featuring readalouds, writing workshops, exercises, writing games, art demos, and more!
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Author Kate Messner has created a huge collection of author and illustrator videos, resources, and activities.
Practice drawing and doodling with these amazing people!
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Jarrett Krosoczka (author/illustrator of Lunch Lady graphic novels)
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Mo Willems (author/illustrator of Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon stories)

Welcome to the LMC!

The Westgate Elementary Library Media Center is a vibrant and exciting resource for our whole school community where you can find information and ​fall in love with books!
​"The more that you read, the more things you will know. 
​The more that you learn,​ ​the more places you'll go."
~Dr. Seuss

Library Mission and Vision

The mission of the Westgate Library Media Center is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.  The LMC seeks to provide a safe and innovative learning environment in which students can develop a lifelong love of reading and the information literacy skills needed to succeed in our global and information-rich society.
Contact Us:
Twitter: @WestgateLMC
Instagram: @westgatelmc
E-mail: westgatelmc@sd25.org
Phone: (847) 398-4292