Cascadia Elementary

Cascadia
Elementary
Academics

Library

Cascadia Library

Dragon reading a book

Welcome to the Cascadia library, where we love to learn and read! Our mission is to foster a love of reading while also supporting students as they develop information literacy skills. Ms. Bodmer will work Monday-Friday during the 2024-2025 school year. All classes will visit the library each week for library and technology lessons. Pre-K classes will visit the library every other week.

Students can have up to 10 books checked out at a time. There is a 2 book limit on graphic novels and popular series. Books intended for a Global Reading Challenge, a school project or an assignment do not count towards the 10 book limit.

Accessing the Library Catalog

Students can log in to Destiny Discover (our school library catalog) or though Clever. They can view their current checkouts and holds under the tab “my stuff.” If students wish to place a hold, they can do that in person during library class or at lunch recess.

Library Open at Recess

Students with a library pass may visit the library during lunch recess 2-3 times/week. Students can read, check out books or play quiet games like puzzles, card games, snap circuits, spirograph and other engaging STEM activities.

Award Book Challenge

Each year the Washington State Library Association and the Northwest Library Association nominate chapter books for students to read and vote on. 3rd graders are challenged to read 10 of the books and 4th and 5th graders are challenged to read 12 of them. Each time they finish a book, they should fill out a form (found on Schoology). Students who complete the challenge earn a spot at the June celebration with root beer floats! This years book lists can be found below. Students can mix and match from the lists.

Sasquatch Nominations (Washington Library Association)

Young Reader’s Choice Nominations (NW Library Association) – Use the Junior Division List

Volunteer Opportunities

If you wish to volunteer in the library, please contact me directly at msbodmer@seattleschools.org.

Access to Databases, eBooks & Audiobooks

Book cart

Library Link is a collaboration between The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and Seattle Public Schools (SPS). All SPS K-12 students, teachers, and staff can log in to access our online resources without signing up for a Library card. To access eBooks and audiobooks using this account, please follow the instructions in the videos below.

The Global Reading Challenge (GRC) 2025

The Global Reading Challenge (GRC) is a reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Students form teams and read selected books, then take part in a trivia competition.

Learn more on the Seattle Public Library website