Learning Commons at the CBE
Today’s learners cannot imagine life without the internet and supporting technology. The concept of the traditional library is changing to include technology, online tools and spaces for collaboration and exploration.
School Literary Materials Selection
Related to Ministerial Order (#034/2025), Standards for the Selection, Availability, and Access of School Library Materials, CBE has published an administrative regulation AR3051: School Literary Materials Selection. Families and community members can request a review or reconsideration of a literary resource in a school's learning commons by completing the School Library Materials Reconsideration Challenge Request through their local school.
CBE also has an eLibrary online tool available to families, students and staff, which is an online catalogue for all CBE school libraries with detailed information on books, DVD’s and other resources that are available to borrow.
Additionally, parents and legal guardians are welcome to review classroom library collections by contacting your child's school.
The Learning Commons is centrally located in the school and is a place of active learning. It is a space that encourages critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, risk taking, and creativity. Books, digital resources, and physical materials may be used in the learning process. We are working to develop this area of the school and will be seeking input from our community as we continue this process.
Borrowing Books and Other Media
Children are permitted to go to the Learning Commons to exchange materials whenever they have permission from their classroom teacher. Materials are due one week from the day they are borrowed. They can be renewed if necessary. There is a charge for lost and damaged items. Damage includes drawings, underlining, highlighting, ripping, pet chewing, water damage, and irreparable food spills. Damage does not include regular wear and tear.
- Hardcover Replacement cost of book
- Paperback Replacement cost of book
Tip: establish a spot in your home away from possible damage where all borrowed materials must stay when not being used.
Please note the following limits for borrowed materials:
- Kindergarten – One or two items
- Grade 1: Two items
- Grade 2: Two items
- Grades 3 – 6: Two items or more as determined by the teachers, library assistant, with parent input.
Students have access to various forms of technology as needed to support their learning. Students are expected to be responsible digital citizens at all times when using technology.