Father John V. Doyle School
Coventry, Rhode Island
Welcome to the Library!
 
 

 We would like to wish everyone a happy, safe summer.  Please remember to read a little every day.  If you are going to be in grade 3, 4, 5 or 6, we suggest you read a book or two from the RICBA list.  If you no longer have your list, you can access the list from the link below.

HAPPY READING
SEE YOU "NEXT YEAR"
   
 
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The mission of the library at Father John V. Doyle School is to provide resources to meet various academic needs as well as to promote enthusiasm and enjoyment of recreational reading. We offer guidance in the development of research and study skills.  We encourage students to be life-long readers.
The Library is available for student research during the following periods: 

Tuesday: 8:20-9:30
              10:55- 11:20

 Thursday: 8:20-9:55

 Friday: 9:20-10:15

     Please let Mrs. Marcantonio or Mrs.O'Keefe know in advance if you would like your students to use the library at the above times.  Periods other than those listed are scheduled for Library Classes.  Please respect those scheduled class times.

Rhode Island Children's Book Award
(link to web site)
Grades 3 through 5
Voting takes place during regular library class time
Catholic Schools' Week

Fr. John V. Doyle's Winner for 2009
Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars
by Douglas Florian
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2009
Deep and Dark and Dangerous: a Ghost Story

Fr. John V. Doyle's Winner for 2008
Owen & Mzee
by  I. Hatkoff, C. Hatkoff, and Dr. P. Kahumbu

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2008
Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2007
Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid
by Megan McDonald

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2006
The World According to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2005
Tale of Despereaux 
by Kate DiCamillo
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2004 
Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry 

for more past winners, click here

 

 
 
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