The Heart of Our School

The Meadowridge Library is designed for learners to work individually and collaboratively in the pursuit of learning and understanding.

The library is a favourite meeting place of staff and students alike, outfitted with soft seating and comfortable workspaces, it is purposefully designed through-and-through:

Wooden bookcases create an atmosphere of warmth and calm, while their installation creates intimate seating for readers.
Large windows and a skylights provide day-round natural brightness, creating the ideal atmosphere for study and serenity.
Comfortable carpeting – including gathering areas for our younger learners – as well as desks and tables, meeting rooms, and nooks.
A stunning view of our north forest is the perfect backdrop for our library patrons, while a large doorway provides access for study breaks and fresh air

Our community has a growing collection of 40,000+ resources, including books, periodicals, DVDs, and databases. There is a network of technological support, including three computer catalogues and computer workstations, which provide access to the library catalogue and subscription databases.

Our learners are supported by two teacher-librarians, one library technician, and many parent volunteers. Teacher-librarians collaborate with our faculty in the instruction, development, and planning of units and research assignments.

Programs & Services For the Entire School

The library is designed for students to work individually and collaboratively, and supports our learners with a growing collection of resources available for scholastic pursuits and reading for pleasure. It’s a place where students can research, study, and work on inquiry-based projects and assignments.

Library Program In the Primary Years

Students in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) are encouraged to become lifelong readers through regular visits and joyful, collaborative exploration. Each weekly visit is designed to develop students’ information literacy, international mindedness, and appreciation for literature.

The library hosts many events throughout the year, including book swaps, performances, writing workshops, visits from local authors, and read-a-thons.

Supporting Learning: Grade 5 Exhibition

Library Program In the Middle Years & Diploma

Students in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) take part in an integrated course designed to develop information literacy and the skills necessary to become independent learners and skilled inquirers.

Students receive whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one instruction and practice their skills through authentic approaches to learning, skill-building, activities, and research. Throughout the Grade 10 year, students apply these skills in the IB culminating project – the Personal Project. Then, throughout the Grade 11 and 12 years, students use these skills in the IB culminating project – the Extended Essay.

International Mindedness

The library is a place where learners can engage in a collaborative pursuit of knowledge and global understanding. It should be a mirror of the world, where you see yourself and others reflected and connected.

Within the library, the school community learns about, maintains, and fosters international mindedness.

Library Vision

The library is the heart of the school community. It is an inviting place that stimulates learning, active inquiry, and encourages the joy of reading, viewing and researching. It is a place where learners engage in individual and collaborative pursuits and understanding.

Library Beliefs

To be a welcoming and valued destination where people within our community play an active role.

To be an integral part of the learning experience for all students beyond the classroom.

To be an open, international, and diverse resource base that meets the needs of students, staff, and parents.

To be not merely a destination, but a living human resource centre where the Teacher-Librarian and classroom Teacher engage actively with students and the community as a whole.

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