The Goal
The goal of the Pierrepont Library /Media Center is to provide the opportunity for students to become life long users of ideas and information. Through our collection, we support the New Jersey State Curriculum Frameworks and the curricula of the Rutherford Public Schools.
The Pierrepont School Library Media Center is the heart of Pierrepont School. The media center houses approximately 11,000 books, 18 computers, a laser printer, a copier and over 1000 audio/visual aides for instructional use by our teaching staff.
Contact Info
Mrs. Mary Frances Calocino, Media Specialist
Mrs. Lynn Reiff, Library Assistant AM
Mrs. Nuala Maes, Library Assistant PM
Hours of Operation
The Pierrepont Media Center is open to all students everyday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Circulation Policy
Students may check out 3 books or magazines at a time.
Books get checked out for 2 weeks at a time.
Two renewals are allowed.
Books may be returned every day during library classes, at lunchtime and after school.
We do not charge fines for overdue books. However, fines are charged for lost or damaged books. Our first overdue notice is sent home after 30 days, with a second notice following at 60 days. After 60 days, a third notice is issued, along with the replacement cost.
Report cards will not be issued at the end of the year to students who have overdue books or unpaid fines.
Library Instruction
The library instructional program consists of weekly scheduled classes for grades four through six. Seventh grade classes are held by rotation. In all grades, library skills are reinforced, along with more in depth author studies. Also at this level, research assignments are completed with an emphasis on curriculum connections. These connections are made throughout the year by the media specialist working collaboratively with the classroom and subject area teachers.
Students must have a Rutherford Public Library card on file so that, when they do their research, they may access the various databases and use the many resources of the BCCLS system.