Library

The mission of Mansfield ISD Library Services is to provide welcoming spaces promoting literacy and self-directed learning exploration for all.

Mansfield ISD has policies in place to allow our parents to control the library materials available to their student.

All parents in Mansfield ISD have the ability to receive circulation emails when their student visits the library. To request circulation emails, please complete Parent Request for E-mail Notification form.

Click below to access the library catalog:

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Thelma Jones Elementary Library Information & Book Checkout Policy

Librarian - Ms. Holly Riggs
HollyRiggs@misdmail.org
817-299-6949

Library Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Library Visits:
Every class visits our library weekly for instruction and check-out.  All students may have up to two books checked out at a time.  As special circumstances arise, some students may be able to have up to three books checked out at a time.  All books are checked out for one week, but may be renewed as needed.

Open Check Out Policy:
Our Open Check-Out Program allows 3rd and 4th grade students the flexibility to visit the library independently on a more frequent basis.  Students may utilize open check-out during regular library hours with teacher’s permission.
 
A Note For Parents:
Please help to ensure your child is a good library citizen by encouraging him/her to take excellent care of our books and return them on time.  Access to search for books in our Thelma Jones Library may be done by visiting Destiny Discover below.

Reading Resources

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Little Maverick

Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List 2025Find resources, readings, videos, and activities for the new Little Mavericks book!

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Thelma Jones Elementary Library

"There are many little ways to enlarge a child's world.  Love of books is the best of all."
~ Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
 

MISD Mission Statement and Goals

MISD librarians support the district mission to ensure education and personal success by providing curriculum support through partnerships that create innovative 21st Century learning opportunities. Librarians empower students to be effective and responsible users of ideas and information and enthusiastic readers.

Goals:
1. All students and staff are effective and responsible users of ideas and information.
2. All students are enthusiastic and critical readers.