About the Library


Library Staff



Karen Hunter, teacher-librarian at Washington Elementary, was a junior high school teacher for 32 years before joining the Washington School District. Mrs. Hunter's educational journeys took place in Tucson, Arizona at the University of Arizona (Go Wildcats!) and in Flagstaff, Arizona at Northern Arizona University (those neutral Lumberjacks!). 
The loves of her life are her family, her puppies, reading all kinds of books, traveling of any kind, and camping in this beautiful state of Arizona whenever the opportunity arrives. Her greatest joy is serving children and in assisting them on their educational journeys by providing them with the skills they need to become lifelong learners. Contact: 
Karen Andersen-Hunter, Washington Elementary School
602-347-3409
Karen.Andersenhunter@wesdschools.org

Jennifer Lugviel, Library and Technology Assistant, manages and organizes so much of what happens in the library and media center. Her knowledge and expertise make The Washington Falcon's library a better place.

Library Hours

Hours of Operation - 
8:00-3:15 (M,T,Th,F)
8:00-1:45 (W)
Students can come to the Media a center to turn in or check out books ANY day and ANY time as long as they have a written pass from their teachers.  (The Media Center will only be closed during academic testing, administrative meetings.) 

Our Library's Purpose

The purpose of the library is to support our students' education as lifelong learners and readers by putting resources in the hands of students, encouraging students to read, teaching students the skills necessary to evaluate information, and encouraging student responsibility.

Guidelines and Expectations

Check out Details
  • Students in K-1 may check out 1 book at a time and keep them for two weeks;
  • Students in 2-5 may check out 2 books at a time and keep them for two weeks;
  • Students in grade 6 may check out 3 books at a timeand keep them for two weeks.
  • Should a student need more than allowed for a special project or assignment, just ask! 
Student Responsibilities
  • Should a student have an overdue or lost book we would like them to try to reconcile their account.  Washington Elementary will rarely refuse to allow a child to check out a book if the want or need one- we just ask that it remain in their classroom for use.  
  • Seriously, we would LOVE to have our library books returned rather than paid for when lost.  Please keep trying to locate those lost books so another student may enjoy them! 
Behavior Expectations- because we want to help as many people as possible, all people should:
  • When entering the Media Center by yourself or in a small group, check in with Mrs. Hunter or Ms. Jennifer and sign the guest book.  Please let us know if you need any help.
  • Use quiet voices when in the Media Center if students are in a class, taking tests, or utilizing programs on the computers.
  • Louder voices are okay while in a class or participating in an activity - boisterous but productive chaos is all good!
  • Maintain safety at ALL times ( no running, tipping back in chairs, pushing, clowning around - be careful!
  • Use all materials in class and treat all books with the care and respect they deserve; after all, they are community property!
  • Treat other students and adults with civility, care and respect - the Washington Way to stardom!
  • Observe the same behavioral expectations in the library as expected anywhere on our campus.
Thank you for doing your part in making our Media Center a safe and fun learning place.

Cheerfully grateful, 
Mrs. Hunter
Karen.Andersenhunter@wesdschools.org



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