Library Media Center
Welcome to the Library Media Center!
Dorchester District Two libraries strive to support and enhance the district’s mission of leading the way, every student, every day through relationships, rigor and relevance. We do this by providing access to library books and instructional materials as well as teaching lessons to support all areas of the curriculum.
It is our goal to assist members of the learning community to become effective and ethical users of ideas and information, to develop the skills necessary for independent life-long learning and to have a love of reading for pleasure and personal growth.
Catalog
About Your Library Staff
Angie Ackerman
Media Specialist
I attended Appalachian State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English.
While teaching, I attended the University of South Carolina and received my Master’s of Library and Information Science. I’ve taught in the elementary, middle, and high school settings.
My goal every day is to foster a love of reading and learning.
Ellen Owans
Media Assistant
I've lived here my whole life, attending DD2 schools.
I worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 26 years. I decided to make a career change to come work at Sires Elementary School; the best decision I've made for myself.
South Carolina Children’s Book Award Nominees
The Accidental Apprentice (1) (Wilderlore) by Amanda Foody
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero by Megan Hoyt
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew A Swanson
Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera
Dog Squad by Chris Grabenstein
The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
Fast Pitch by Nic Stone
The Islanders by Mary Alice Monroe
Last Gate of the Emperor by Joel Dawit Makonnen and Kwame Mbalia
The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Maya and the Robot by Eve Ewing
Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland
Shine On, Luz Véliz! by Rebecca Balcarcel
Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed
Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene by Emma Otheguy
Stella by McCall Hoyle
Stuck by Jennifer Swender
South Carolina Picture Book Awards
Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty
Chez Bob by Bob Shea
Dancing with Daddy by Anitra Rowe Schulte
Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) by Carrie Finison
Gibberish by Young Vo
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates by Cheryl B. Klein
Hurricane by John Rocco
Invasion of the Unicorns by David Biedrzycki
Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Negative Cat by Sophie Blackall
Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady
Regina Is NOT a Little Dinosaur by Andrea Zuill
Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fleiss
Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler
Something's Wrong by Jory John
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth by Sean Rubin
A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott
Be Strong by Pat Zietlow Miller
Caldecott Medal Winners
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rommann
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster
Flotsam by David Wiesner
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson
The Lion & the Mouse by Gerald Rose and Jerry Pinkney
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Locomotive by Brian Floca
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Watercress by Andrea Wang
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
Big
by Vashti Harrison
Newbery Medal Winners
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! by Laura Amy Schlitz
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
New Kid by Jerry Craft
When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson
The Eyes of the Impossible
by Dave Eggers
Library Resources Available to Students in Clever
Destiny Discover
Destiny Discover provides access to the school’s library catalog. Students can search for library books and other great content provided by the school’s media center.
Sora
Students have access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks through Dorchester 2 and the Dorchester County Public Library via Sora.
Discus Kids
DISCUS Kids is a free electronic library provided by the South Carolina State Library. It offers several databases to help with research and learning.