Learning Commons at the CBE
Today’s learners cannot imagine life without the internet and supporting technology. The concept of the traditional library is changing to include technology, online tools and spaces for collaboration and exploration.
School Literary Materials Selection
Related to Ministerial Order (#034/2025), Standards for the Selection, Availability, and Access of School Library Materials, CBE has published an administrative regulation AR3051: School Literary Materials Selection. Families and community members can request a review or reconsideration of a literary resource in a school's learning commons by completing the School Library Materials Reconsideration Challenge Request through their local school.
CBE also has an eLibrary online tool available to families, students and staff, which is an online catalogue for all CBE school libraries with detailed information on books, DVD’s and other resources that are available to borrow.
Additionally, parents and legal guardians are welcome to review classroom library collections by contacting your child's school.
Your Learning Commons
Is the hub for our school learning community. It is available to all students and is for research, technology use, maker activities, reading and quiet study.
An Important Message from the Nickle School Learning Commons
Welcome to the Nickle School Learning Commons—a place where students can read, learn, create, and socialize.
Our library collection includes a wide range of materials selected to be age-appropriate for our school population (ages 10–15). We are currently in the process of labeling resources that are most appropriate for students aged 13+ with the spine label shown below.
Because our Learning Commons offers a self-checkout option, staff are not able to monitor every item that students borrow. If you would prefer that your student not access materials labeled 13+, we encourage you to have a conversation with them so they understand your expectations.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work to ensure our Learning Commons remains a welcoming and appropriate space for all students.
Book Trailers
Need help finding a book suggestion? Perhaps these book trailers will help you find your next great read. Click on the genre to find a list of books and links to their trailers.