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Library & Research

Welcome to Drake Middle School Library where students learn, read, and grow. We are a Colorado certified Highly Effective School Library where learning is often collaborative. Authentic learning  and ISTE Standards are interwoven through project expectations and emphsize creativity, Internet Safety, Research Skills, and technology. 

Library at Drake

Literacy

We support the love of reading with a rich and diverse library. Students may access our catalog at any time to explore both nonfiction and fiction. Check out the new audio and ebooks we have HERE!

DMS Library Catalog

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is now open and runs through Friday, September 25th. Support Drake's Library by encouraging your students to buy a book. For more information, or to order online, please click HERE.

 

Throughout the school year, we focus on literacy through programs like Battle of the Books and our JCPL Book Talks. Over fifty students attended our first JCPL Book Talk on September 15th! Here is the link to Jefferson County Public Library.

Library bulletin board decorated with a tree. Each apple has a book title that a student read over the summer.

Students added an apple to the 'literacy' tree. Each apple holds a book title read over the summer.

 

Technology

Students showcase their learning through a variety of technology tools that increase rigor and reinforce digital literacy. Some popular, district supported tools that we use are: Adobe Express, Soundtrap, WeVideo, Book Creator, EdPuzzle, Señor Wooly, and Actively Learn. For more information on the tools we use for learning at Drake, please click visit the Drake Middle School Technology page.

If your device is being glitchy or slow, please use this Troubleshooting Guide BEFORE coming to the library for help. If the issue continues, bring your device to the library for more help.

 

Research

Determining trustworthy resources is a top priority at Drake. Sixth grade students practice identifying reliable resources through collaborative lessons in the library before embarking on their projects. As seventh graders, students participate in another lesson to build on that knowledge and are required to create formal bibliographies. As eighth graders, they continue to use solid research practices to prepare them for high school and beyond.