Book Checkout and Reading

Print Books

The Media Center has a balanced collection of print books selected to support the curriculum, serve the needs of students, and to foster a culture of reading for enjoyment.

Check Out Guidelines

Kindergarten students may check out one book at a time.

1st grade students may check out two books at a time.

2nd-5th grade students may check out up to three books at a time.

Books may be borrowed for two weeks with the option to renew if no one has placed a hold for it.

Students with overdue books may not checkout new materials until the overdue book(s) are returned.

If your child receives an overdue notice, it's simply a reminder to return or renew the book(s). You do not need to pay for books unless they are lost or damaged.

Browsing for Books

Students are able to browse our online catalog via Destiny 24/7

Destiny

Students are able to browse and checkout books at the end of Media Center class as well as in the mornings before the bell rings.

eBooks and Audiobooks

Mackin VIA is our school-specific platform for online reading and research materials. You can access eBooks and audiobooks as well as databases for research.

  • Log into ClassLink
  • Click on the eLibrary Folder
  • Click on Mackin VIA to browse the ebook and audiobook collections.

Sora

Sora is an app for 3rd-5th grade students that provides access to thousands of eBooks and Audio Books that can be enjoyed on different devices, including Kindles, iPads, smart phones, and laptops.

Laptop

  • Log into Classlink
  • Find and click on the eLibrary Folder
  • Click on Sora
  • Select Fulton County Schools
  • Click on "Student Sign In"
  • Use your FCS login and password if prompted

Tablet or Smartphone

  • Download the free Sora App
  • Search for Fulton County Schools and Select it
  • Click on "Student Sign In"
  • Use FCS login and password

Beanstack

Beanstack is an online reading platform that tracks reading and provides monthly challenges to motivate students to read. FCS provides access to Beanstack to all elementary students to help build a culture of reading at school and home.

Student Guide for Beanstack
Video Tutorial- How to Log Your Reading from Home

TumbleBooks

Tumblebooks is a platform provided by the school district that offers thousands of eBooks as well as read along and literacy activities.

TumbleBooks

  • Log into ClassLink
  • Click on the eLibrary Folder
  • Click on MackinVia
  • Find Databases on the Left
  • Scroll down and find TumbleBooks

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