Lower School Library

240 McClellan Road

The Lower School Library contains more than 15,000 volumes of books and media and serves pre-school through fifth grade. All classes have a scheduled library period each week. The library also is open to all students every morning from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and every afternoon from 2-4 p.m. 

The Lower School Library supports the Accelerated Reading Program with more than 8.000 tests and an AR store that opens at the end of every quarter for the students to spend the points they have earned. Check out the Accelerated Reader list of books...

Scholastic Book Fairs are exciting events at the Lower School Library. 

Come by and visit us!

Special Guests in the Library

Guest Jim Glover reads to the Cubs during Read Across America activities.

Author Visits

Michael Shoulders, above, children's book author, visited the University School of Jackson's Lower School on December 3.تHis nonfiction books teach readers about Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Native Americans through rhyming and expository texts. His boods are suitable for all ages. You can visit his website at www.michaelshoulders.com.

Author Jim Aylesworth, below, visited USJ to talk to both Upper and Lower School students about writing. He shared stories, poetry, and songs with Lower School students. Ayelsworth, who has written 30 children's books, talked about the writing process. He also signed copies of his books for students.