AT THE CMS LIBRARY

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The CMS Library is CLOSED due to COVID-19
  • Hours of operation: 7:45 am to 4:00 pm 
  • Monday - Friday during the school year 
  • Open before school, lunch times & afterschool​
  • Closed on weekends, holidays & the summer 

The Library Media Specialist 

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Mr. Brito is the librarian at the CMS library. He sponsors the Reader's Guild & co-sponsors the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) club. He hosts the Scholastic Book Fair every fall & spring semester.  Mr. Brito enjoys reading and is passionate about the impact reading has on learning. You may reach him at (915) 877-7915 or via email at fbrito@canutillo-isd.org.   

The Library Assistant

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Ms. Gomez is the library assistant at CMSSA. She is a vital component to the success of the library and it's operation.  She loves reading and is passionate about books, and students' success in their reading endeavors.  ​Ms. Gomez may be reached at (915) 877-7914 or via email at algomez@canutillo-isd.org. 

Library Services & Checking Out Items

Students use their school ID cards or ID numbers to check out books, magazines & audiobooks (play-aways).  ID numbers are given to students during registration via the Canutillo District. Students are allowed to check out a total of three library items. ​

What items can students check out and what can they do at the library?
  • Students may check out books, magazines and playaways (15 days & can renew 2x).
  • 8th Gd Students may be told to check out calculators or study guides.   
  • Students may read, get on the internet, research, take AR quizzes, do school work, work on projects, play chess-checker board games, and attend library events or programs.
  • A $0.5 cent late fee is charged per day for each item that is late after its due date. 
  • Other library patrons, such as parents, and faculty/staff can check out library items too. 

Library Items students and other patrons are allowed to check out:
  • Books (print and e-books), EXCEPT Printed Reference Books
  • Playaways (Audio Books)
  • Magazines​ (Periodicals)
  • Graphing or Basic Calculators (Assigned to students)