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Media Center

Our The Media Center at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary is more than just a library-it’s a dynamic space where students can explore ideas, spark imagination, and build essental learning habits.  It serves as a bridge between classroom instruction and personal discovery. 

Our Vision

At Lake Panasoffkee Elementary, our Media Center is a vibrant learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is nurtured, and every student is empowered to grow as a thinker and explorer. We envision a space that supports academic achievement, fosters a lifelong love of reading, and equips students with the skills to confidently navigate an ever-changing world of information.

Through engaging resources, collaborative opportunities, and a welcoming atmosphere, the Media Center serves as a cornerstone of student development—helping learners become independent, informed, and inspired.

 

 

Our Media Center Values

Curiosity
We encourage students to ask questions, explore new topics, and discover the joy of learning through books, technology, and hands-on experiences.

Literacy
We promote strong reading and research skills, helping students become confident, capable users of information in all its forms.

Access
We believe every student deserves equal access to resources, stories, and tools that support their learning and personal growth.

Empowerment
We strive to help students become independent thinkers and lifelong learners, equipped to make informed choices and express their ideas.

Collaboration
We foster a culture of sharing, teamwork, and respectful dialogue, where students learn from one another and grow together.

Kids sitting in the library floor reading a book.

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Explore & Imagine

What’s happening in the media center? 

Additional Resources

  • Kid with a book on his head and books in hands.
  • kids sitting in chairs with books covering half of there faces.
  • Girl with book and cartoon graphics around like she is day dreaming.
  • Boy with a Blue book

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Media Center Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM

 

 

 

 

ID Badges 

Students must scan their ID badges when checking In/Out Books.

Media Center Guidelines

  • You may borrow up to three books at a time for a two-week period. 
  • Late returns may result in limited borrowing privileges.
  • Lost or damaged books will incur a replacement fee. If the book is found and returned by the end of June, a refund will be issued.
  • Late fees:
    • Regular books: $0.05 per day

 

Laptop expectations

  • Students should arrive with fully charged devices.
  • Loaner laptops or chargers will not be provided for uncharged devices.