K-8 School Library
The library for the main campus of the Mystic Valley Charter School has over 9,000 books for student and teacher use. The collection was created with the Core Knowledge Curriculum in mind. We work to have a variety of books on the topics that students and teachers will need. Additionally, we also have a wide selection of fiction books for students to read. The library has eighteen computers that can be used during the school day and by students before and after school. 
Location: The Library is located on Laurel Street and is attached to the Firehouse.
Hours: Monday - Thursday : 7:30-6:00, Friday: 7:30-5:00
Librarian: The library is staffed by Mr. Ira Anderson, a full-time librarian and Mr. Burt Shapiro, a full-time library aide.
The phone number for the library is: (781) 388-0222 ext. 3857
The librarians are available to answer questions and to help students with their assignments, projects, and research.
Students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade come to the library once a week with their classes. Students in Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, and Sixth Grade come to the library every two weeks with their classes. Students in Seventh Grade and Eighth Grade come to the library with their classes for projects at the discretion of the teacher.
High School Library
Our library collection is specialized. Our books, periodicals and media have been selected specifically to help students researching reports, papers, essays and all assigned I.B. papers including the I.B. extended essay. In addition, our library has also subscribed to a number of online databases for extended research possibilities.
Students may borrow library materials for a period of two weeks and can renew them as needed.
Certified High School Librarian Mrs. Maureen Bradford is available to help students in all aspects of research.
Search Engines
www.ask.com (This was askjeeves)
www.scirus.com (science)
www.scholar.google.com
www.mamma.com
Click on the websites for information
The OPAC LIBRARY SYSTEM where students can access all the resources in the library. It is available on the library computers and the tech lab computers. Look for the icon that says OPAC Library Collection.
QUESTIA is an online collection of over 20,000 full-text books including IB resources. www.questiaschool.com
ABC CLIO DATABASES
Issues: Controversy and Society
World at War: Conflict and Society
World History Ancient and Medieval Eras
FACTS ON FILE DATABASES: (Links Below)
• Ancient and Medieval History Online
• Bloom's Literary Reference Online
• Current Issues and Controversies
• Controversies Specifically in American History
Writer's Reference Center
http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ItemID=WE03&ID=16947
The World & I – A cross curriculum resource in Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Art and Spanish. www.worldandischool.com
Great Books Online – Authors, Classics, Quotations, Poetry, Reference books: www.bartleby.com
Everett Public Library: Noblenet has access to:
• ABC CLIO History database
• Biography Resource Center database
• McGraw Hill’s Access Science database, and books throughout the state of Massachusetts. www.noblenet.org/everett
Almanac: Information Please: www.infoplease.com/almanacs
Careers: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 www.bls.gov/oco
Awesome Stories: Links its stories to on-line primary sources: www.awesomestories.com
Architecture Online: A gateway to architecture around the world including architects, places and buildings www.greatbuildings.com
