Library
Phone: 432-240-8520 | Email: sara.thomas@midlandisd.net | Hours of Operation: School Days, 7:30am - 3:30pm
Library Catalog
Library Resources
TexQuest is a statewide digital resources program that provides anytime, anywhere access to high-quality, authoritative digital resources to all educators, students, and students' immediate families in Texas K-12 schools.
TechnologyStudents are expected to bring their Chromebooks or iPads to school daily, ensuring they are fully charged. Please maintain Chromebooks in their designated cases and affix some form of identification, as the cases are identical. Include your name and grade on a card placed inside the clear sleeve of the case. Avoid applying stickers or other decorations to both the Chromebook and its case.
It is strongly recommended that all students purchase the device insurance provided below. This insurance covers damage, loss, and the charging cord, with unlimited claims permitted throughout the year. MISD technology will initiate the claim process once damage is assessed and deemed ready for repair.
Library Book and Technology Fines
We accept cash (we cannot make change) or check in the library and will clear your account immediately.
RevTrak - Online Payments using a credit card can be made via RevTrak under Yarbrough
The library will collect fees for the following items:
- Lost or damaged books (cost of replacement book) in RevTrak under "Yarbrough Library"
- IDs ($5 for replacement) in RevTrak under "Yarbrough - General Fees"
- Chromebook's repairs or replacement (see Chromebook page for prices) RevTrak under "Yarbrough - Technology Fees"
Library Staff
Phone: 432-240-8520
Email: sara.thomas@midlandisd.net
Mrs. Sara Thomas is in her 10th year as a librarian at Yarbrough Elementary. Before becoming a librarian, Mrs. Thomas taught 2nd grade and 8th grade. She received her Bachelor's from University of Texas at Austin, her Master's in Literature from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her Master's in Library Science from Texas Woman's University.
Certifications include:
- EC-12 School Librarian
- EC-6 Generalist
- 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading
- EC-12 Special Education
- EC-12 English as a Second Language Supplemental
Phone: 432-240-8520
Email: elisema.garcia@midlandisd.net
Mrs. Ellie Garcia is in her third year as library assistant at Yarbrough Elementary. Before becoming a library assistant at Yarbrough, she worked at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
Reading Programs
Every Wednesday at 2:30 PM, the Yarbrough Library invites you to bring your Tiny Tigers (toddlers, preschoolers, and baby siblings/family members of current Yarbrough students) to story time. Story time includes songs, a story, coloring pages, and book checkout. After Tiny Tigers Story Time, you can pick up your Big Tigers at 3:00 PM!
The Texas Bluebonnet Award is one of the most prestigious children’s choice literary awards in the United States. Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students to read a minimum of five books from the list. In January, students vote for their favorite title. The author of the book receiving the most votes wins the Texas Bluebonnet Award which is presented at the Texas Bluebonnet Award presentation held during the TLA Annual Conference in the spring.
At Yarbrough, students in grades 3rd to 6th are challenged to read at least five of the 20 books on the current list. If students complete this challenge they are invited to the Bluebonnet Voting Celebration in January or February of that year. This program is completely optional and Bluebonnet Award Nominees will not be read to the students in the library.
The 2×2 list can be used by parents and caregivers to introduce children to a variety of quality books that will pique their interest and imagination, as well as encourage independent reading. A committee comprised of eight members of the Children’s Round Table who are actively involved in delivering library services to children develop the annual list.
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