Our Multilingual Library seeks to implement, enrich, and support our innovative educational program through access to multilingual resources and development of curriculum; to provide access to materials that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community; and to improve reading and research skills through collaboration, and traditional library education practices.
Search the Print Catalog (Destiny)The Library is a space where ISB families can share a love of reading with their children.The Library is open to parents and caregivers every day before school from 8:15 am – 9:00 am and after school from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm as a place for quiet reading, checking out books, doing homework, drawing, and more.
ISB’s trilingual library collection contains approximately 14,000 volumes in French, Spanish and English with a wide range of print and digital materials that celebrate the diversity of the world and challenge students to engage in the global community.
Our Librarians seek to encourage reading as a pleasurable activity by providing a growing selection of age-appropriate, engaging fiction and nonfiction, and by regularly presenting educational and entertaining library programming. The school takes seriously the charge of creating life-long readers. The American Association of School Librarians’ National School Library Standards guide our library program.
The ISB Library hosts a dynamic series of author and illustrator visits throughout each school year to support multilingual literacy in Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade. Guest authors and illustrators cover a broad and diverse range of genres but share a commitment to creating excellent children’s literature. View past Library programming.
Drawing Together with “Chef d’orchestre” Anne-Lise Boutin November 2024 Anne-Lise Boutin came to ISB from France to read her award-winning…
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K-Fai Steele’s “Two Sides of the Same Story” October 2024 K-Fai Steele visited with our 2nd Graders in the ISB…
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Creative Storytelling with Yangsook Choi October 2024 Our 2nd through 5th Graders were treated to a visit from author and illustrator Yangsook Choi. Yangsook took students…
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The ISB Library is a beloved space on campus and has a dedicated group of student, parent, and staff patrons.
The PA Library Committee takes great pride in providing support to the ISB Library through a range of special projects, events, and daily maintenance activities. By selecting projects that align with their personal interests, committee members actively contribute to the enhancement of the Library. This volunteer-run committee is an excellent avenue for parents and caregivers to familiarize themselves with the collection and to enjoy many opportunities to engage with the Library’s various offerings, including student and adult book clubs, curated reading lists, special programming, and more.
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Maria holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science from The Palmer School at Long Island University. Originally from New Orleans, she has enriched her career as a school librarian in both New York City and Rome, Italy. Maria is a co-founder of HVLA’s Sora Consortium and actively contributes to its leadership committee. Her experience includes serving as co-chair of the planning committee for the NYSAIS Education and Information Technology Conference and the Teaching With Technology symposium. Additionally, Maria has twice been vice-president of the Hudson Valley Library Association (HVLA) board and received a Fulbright-Hays scholarship to Uruguay in 2019. Passionate about community building, Maria is dedicated to fostering connections through literacy and continually seeks innovative ways to unite and inspire through the written word.
For Younger Students:
Noodlephant by Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele
For Older Students:
Imposter Syndrome and the Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Pak
For Adults:
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
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Jon’s passion for education began in college, where he taught art and enrichment classes at a local preschool in Flagstaff, Arizona. Before joining the ISB community, Jon spent two years at the Berkeley Carroll School as a library assistant, engaging and supporting high school students in their research and literary pursuits. Prior to that, he served as a college advisor in Istanbul for five years, guiding students on their educational paths. Recently, while pursuing his library school degree, Jon discovered the enchantment and transformative power of children’s literature, further fueling his dedication to fostering a love of reading and learning in young learners.
For Younger Students:
Flotsam by David Weisner
For Older Students:
Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
For Adults:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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