Welcome to the O. C. Taylor Learning Commons! We offer a wonderful collection of children's literature and dynamic educational resources for our students and staff. Our Learning Commons houses the Library, Makerspace, and Cloud Corner. 

• Destiny Discover

Destiny Discover is our digital database for all our book collections

• Reading Resources

Need book inspiration? Want to hear celebrities read a book to you? Eager to learn more about a subject? Check out our digital resources to help you love reading!

Library Learners use skills, resources, and tools to: 

• Inquire

• Think critically

• Gain knowledge

• Draw conclusions

• Make informed decisions

• Apply knowledge to new

  situations

• Create new knowledge

• Share knowledge

• Participate ethically as

  members of our democratic

  society

• Participate productively as

  members of our democratic

  society

• Pursue personal and

  aesthetic growth 

Learning Commons Policies

Circulation Policies

• Students may check out print

  books, audio books, and

  ebooks. 

• Materials are checked out for

  a two-week period. 

• Items may be renewed once

  if a student needs more time to

  read or listen to the item.

  This gives your child a full month to complete a book.

• Books on the current Bluebonnet list and books in exceptionally high

  demand (i.e. the new Guinness World Record books and "new" titles)

  are the exception to this policy.

Number of Items Allowed

• Kindergarten: 1 item 

• First Grade: 2 items

• Second – Fifth Grades: 3 items

Overdue Book Policies

• There are no late fees in the elementary schools.

• If a student has an item that is more than two weeks overdue, he or she

  may not check out additional print items until the item is returned. E-

  books and audiobooks will continue to be available so student always

  have access to reading material.

Lost or Damaged Book Policies

• Any student checking out materials from the school library is

  responsible for the care of these items. Fines will be assessed for

  damage, and students are required to pay for lost materials in the

  amount necessary to purchase an exact replacement or one that is

  comparable if the item is no longer available. 

• Refunds for lost materials will be made if the item is in good condition

  and is returned within the school year in which it was lost.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the librarian. 

District Book Policies

I encourage everyone to be familiar with the GCISD policies regarding book acquisition and instructional materials. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, or contact the board directly here.

• Instructional Materials: Library

• Instructional Materials: Instructional

• Materials on Controversial Subjects

Hello! I’m Mrs. Quinn and I’m thrilled to be able to help your kids have fun exploring a world of possibilities through reading, STEAM activities and more! Our Learning Commons is filled with fun activities, amazing stories, lots of robots to code and cozy spaces to read. Come on by and take a tour, volunteer or just say hi! I’d love to meet you!