Students check out books for three (3) weeks . If they need more time, they can renew for another three (3) weeks.The La Paz student ID is needed to check out books. There is a $.05 charge for each overdue book each day. Overdue notices are sent out as needed.
Textbooks
Every La Paz student has received a set of textbooks that remain at home; they are returned at the end of the school year. Each classroom has a set of textbooks.
Audible Books
The Mission Viejo Library offers audible books with the Overdrive app. A Mission Viejo library card is needed; we have MV Library card applications.
The La Paz Library provides a comprehensive program of library media services that align with the AASL Bill of Rights and the La Paz beliefs, mission, and goals. The collection development policy reflects our commitment to collecting materials that support the school's mission and instructional program.
Destiny
The library subscribes to the Destiny catalog system and is available both in the library and on the La Paz website (Library Media Center). The library has 40 chrome books (ID needed) that are available to all students. The collection includes 9,350 volumes of books. The library relies on the generosity of the STPO, book fairs, grants and donations to fund the program. Last spring, the STPO gifted the library $2,000 to buy new books, with this money we added 117 books to the collection. These books were available to all students when school opened in August.
Grants
Developing a 21st century media center is a priority for our La Paz 21st century students. We are continually looking for and submitting grant applications to reach this goal. We are actively searching funding sources for a media center renovation project that includes the latest innovative technology and a flexible, mobile library setting for student work centers so teachers and students can create, collaborate, and stimulate innovation in a student-centered environment.
