About the Library
	GFA has two libraries, the Lower School Library serving grades K - 5 and the Middle/Upper School Library serving grades 6 - 12. The goals of the library program are to promote reading for pleasure and to enable students to become effective and independent users of ideas and information. 20,000 volumes 60 journal subscriptions 2 newspapers (NY Times, Wall St. Journal) Videos and audio books Online catalog Alexandria Databases Lower School classes visit the Lower School library once a week for storytelling, reading aloud, and research skills. Sixth grade students visit the Middle/Upper School library once a week for sustained silent reading for pleasure.  Seventh grade students visit the library once a week for sustained silent reading and research skills.  Eighth grade students visit the library once a week for research and public speaking skills coordinated with the eighth grade Capstone Project.

	Selection Policy Books and other library materials are purchased to support the curriculum and pleasure reading. Purchases are made based on appropriate reviews from Booklist, Horn Book, School Library Journal, and the NY Times Book Review. Faculty, parent, and student requests are also welcome. In general, donation of material such as used books, textbooks, and videos is discouraged because of space limitations. Approval of donations must be obtained from the librarians. If you have donations, contact Pequot Library. Birthday and Honor Books Donations may be made for library books or other library materials to be purchased in honor or memory of a loved one. Selection of material is made by the librarian with appropriate labeling placed in the material to designate the gift.