Media Center
Library Schedule
Library Hours
8:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday
The Westhills Elementary School Library is a vibrant hub of literacy and learning for students in grades K–5. The collection features a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials, along with digital resources that support the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Students and teachers also have access to the Alabama Virtual Library, online research databases, and age-appropriate e-books, ensuring equitable opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Library services include weekly library classes focused on information literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship, as well as flexible scheduling to support collaborative projects with classroom teachers. The library hosts reading challenges, author spotlights, and special literacy events designed to engage students and encourage family participation in reading.
Meet the Librarian
Cindy Jones
(205) 432-3500
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As the librarian, I bring over 26 years of experience as an educator and am excited to transition into my new role as Library Media Specialist for the 2025–2026 school year. I am committed to curating an inclusive collection where all students see themselves represented, collaborating with teachers to enhance instruction, and cultivating a safe, welcoming space that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. My goal is to ensure that the library remains the heart of the school and a place where students develop the skills they need to thrive academically and personally.
Mission
The mission of the Westhills Elementary Library Media Center is to:
• Empower Students by providing equitable access to diverse print and digital resources that foster curiosity, creativity, and independent learning.
• Support Instruction by collaborating with teachers to integrate information literacy, research skills, and technology into the curriculum.
• Promote Literacy by inspiring a culture of reading through engaging programs, author spotlights, and family-centered literacy events.
• Cultivate Inclusion by building a collection that reflects and respects the diverse voices, cultures, and experiences of our school community.
• Prepare Future-Ready Learners by teaching students to think critically, use technology responsibly, and communicate effectively in a digital world.
Vision
The vision of the Westhills Elementary Library Media Center is to be the heart of the school and a welcoming and inclusive space where every student develops a love for reading, discovers the power of information, and gains the skills needed to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate citizens in a global society.
