Elementary School Links
Elementary Library Contact Info
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
Phone: (518) 872-5203
Library Hours
Monday through Thursday
- 7:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Fridays
- 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Located on the second floor of BKW Elementary School, the library acts as a resource for elementary school classes to supplement subjects of study and build student reading and research skills.
Library Policies and Procedures
Library Rules
- Act in a safe, honest, respectful way.
- Be kind to others with words and actions.
- Use good manners.
- Follow directions when they are given.
- Speak with a quiet voice.
- Keep your hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
- Walk.
- No food, drink, or gum is allowed.
- Internet research computers must be used for educational purposes only.
Circulation Policies
Kindergartners may take out one book at a time. Students in grades 1-5 may take out two books at a time. Students may exchange their books daily. Books may be checked out for up to two weeks and may be renewed as needed.
Overdue/Lost Book Policy
If a student has one overdue book, then he/she may not take out another book until the overdue one is returned. Students will receive an overdue notice when their book is two weeks past the due date. No student can take books out of the library until the lost book situation is resolved.
If a book has not been returned by the end of the year, the librarian will send a notice home directly to the parents/guardians. The student must pay to replace the book. The money will be returned if the book is eventually found.
Online Resources
See the librarian for login information for items below with an asterisk.
- Digital reading app designed for K-12 students to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the school library:
- Browse hundreds of US newspapers published from 1690 through the 20th Century:
- Resources for college and career discovery, self-exploration, and planning programs:
- Access a range of databases, eJournals, and eBooks:
- For access to vast collections of academic and historical content, and much more:
- Multimedia library with resources on fiction and informational books used in the K-12 environment:
- Fun stories, puzzles, and educational activities for every age:
- For fact-filled information on subjects like animals, science, sports, and world history, designed for kids: