Welcome to the Ellison Library!
Our goal is to provide access to current, diverse materials and teach information literacy, giving the school community the tools needed for self-directed learning. The library program collaborates with staff by providing resources and instruction to support the curriculum and meet the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, our library fosters a love of reading to help develop lifelong readers.
Meet Your Library Media Specialist
My name is Kenny Saul, and I am Ellison's Library Media Specialist. I am excited to return to Ellison and continue getting to know the students better this year! This is my 14th year in education and my 7th year as an elementary librarian. Previously, I taught social studies in grades 6-8 for seven years. My passion for reading, information literacy, and teaching children encouraged me to earn my Master’s in School Library Media.
Library Hours
- Monday & Friday: 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed after school on these days)
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Contact Information
- Phone: 210-398-1883
- Available for meetings: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Online Resources
- District Resources: Online resources shared by the district, available for both staff and students.
- Online Catalog: Check the availability of books at Ellison Library.
- Overdrive Digital Library: Access downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and music 24/7 for all students and NISD staff. (Requires login: staff use employee number with an "e"; students use student ID number with an "s"). See the attached document for app download instructions.
- TumbleBooks: Animated, talking picture books. Contact Mr. Saul for login information.
- FollettShelf: Read eBooks on any device. Students log in with their student number beginning with an "s"; the password is their 4x4.
- Pebble Go: A research database for early learners.
- Culture Grams: Learn about and appreciate different cultures from around the world.
- National Geographic Kids: Explore eBooks, articles, and images on a variety of topics.
- Kids Infobits: A content-rich, easy-to-use resource with age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
- Britannica: An online encyclopedia with a wide range of resources.
- Pics 4 Learning: A free, safe image library for education; includes copyright-friendly photos for classrooms, projects, and more.
- AR BookFinder: Check if your book has an AR quiz.
- Renaissance Home Connect: Check your child’s progress in AR.
