About the Library

About the Library

Use Your Library

Studies have proven that academic scores at schools go up where a strong library media program is present. The staff at Sierra Vista Jr. High recognizes this through its efforts to teach information literacy skills and to provide a variety of literacy programs. Students are taught to effectively access, evaluate and use information. It is hoped that they will become lifelong learners!

Each day there is a 15 minute period of silent sustained reading called R.E.L.A.X. (Read, Enjoy, Learn And Explore). Students are encouraged to come to the library to check out books for this reading period. We have over 16,000 items to choose from! See the teacher librarian for suggested titles.
 
Circulation desk slides
 
Library news and information for May 2026
 
Library Orientation
 
Click HERE for a presentation about your library's services and policies.
 
 

School Supplies sold at the SV Library

$ .10 /page - black & white computer print outs
$ .25 /page - color computer print outs
$ .25 each - pencils or pens (black, blue, or red ink)
$ .50 each - glue sticks
$. 50 each - half a poster board
$1.00 each - 22" x 28" poster board
$1.00 each -  pocket folder; index cards; or highlighters
$1.00 each -  comb bind project
$2.00 each - notebook dividers; colored pencils; or spiral notebook
$3.00 each - ream of notebook lined paper; or safety scissors
$4.00 each - 2" three ring binder; or composition notebook
 

Library Contests

8th Grade 30th Annual Poster Contest, Fall 2025

All 8th grade students participate in the annual 8th Grade Poster Contest during the fall semester.  This contest is co-sponsored by the SV Library and the SV English Department.  Students submit their work to their English teachers for a grade, and those that do an outstanding job have a chance to win prizes from the SV Library.
 
The finalists' posters will be displayed in the SV Library for a year, and for a limited time, at the Canyon Country Public Library. The top winners receive gift cards to Barnes & Noble.  Honorable Mentions receive a goodie bag of prizes provided by our ASB
 
A brief summary of the rules and an official entry form is posted below.
 

Congratulations to the top 10 Winners and Finalists of the 31st Annual 8th Grade Poster Contest

 

These top winners will have their posters on display at the Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Public Library from December 8 to December 18, 2025. Congratulations to all of our finalists for a job well done!

 

Book Depicted on the Poster Student Name Award Placement
Coraline Nathalie Rosas Perez GRAND PRIZE
Mixed Up Sadie Lewis 1ST RUNNER UP
Dracula Christina Cottrell 2ND RUNNER UP & Student Choice winner
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Elora Jones 3RD RUNNER UP
The Crossover Alexis Abdelkerim Honorable Mention
Cinder Adelynne Mayo Honorable Mention
Hatchet Vince Retiro Honorable Mention
A Little in Love Bella Serrano Honorable Mention
Hunters of the Dusk Marina Vega Honorable Mention
 
The other finalists in the Top 40 were  Alyssa Tobey, Aria Colbert, Carolynn Huerta Ramos, Connie Ambrosio, David Matias Lopez, Ethan Carlos, Favour Okechukwu, Gabriella Crappse, Galilea Martinez, Isabella Zepeda, Jasmine Sanchez, Jonathan Zepeda, Jose Torres, Joshua Juarez, Kash Ledezma, Lacie Ruiz, Lacy Camdyn, Leah Nekoukar, Leylani Rosas Lopez, Liam Virrey, Lydia Seely, Mallory Wolfe, Maria Cybel De Guzman, Mariia Anisimova, Mark Frausto, Peter Yazbek, Rebecca Murray, Riley Scott, Ryla Velasquez, Vanessa Arellano, and Victoria Garcia. 

7th Grade 28th Annual Bookmark Contest, Spring 2026

All 7th grade students participate in the annual Bookmark Contest during the spring semester.  The top 25 finalists' designs are on display at the library.  The top five winning bookmark designs are printed and distributed to our students.  These winners also receive gift certificates to Barnes and Noble, and the Honorable Mentions receive gift certificates to our Scholastic Book Fair. Below are links to printable copies of the rules and the bookmark template for the assignment.

7th Grade 28th Annual Bookmark Contest Winners, Spring 2026


Congratulations to the winners of the 28th Annual 7th Grade Bookmark Contest for the school year 2025-2026! 

bookmark winners 2026

Here are the other top 25 finalists: Dylan Hernandez, Yatziry Ramirez, Colleen Irig, Haidy Hamid, Nyla Blackwell, Laylah Basheer, Jian Inguito, Vincent Esparsa, Raymond Ibarra, Kayla Nuestro, Eleanor Jellings, Vien Chau, Mariah Nieto, Andia Ghamgosar, and Marco Garcia. Well done, students!!