Library

Each class visits the library once a week for a read aloud, Q&A, activities, and book check out.   Parents are free to come in and discuss literary genres and interests according to your child’s reading level. 

Library Hours 8:00 am -1:30 pm M-F
Sara Pittman, Library Learning Resource Technician
(619) 668-5835 x2391

To use our library catalog of over 15,000 titles, click on the link below. 

Wish List

Lemon Avenue’s library is in need of new books. If you would like to donate, the following wish list has been compiled from library needs and student requests. Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated.  THANK YOU!!

Sara Pittman, Library and Learning Resources Technician

TK, K, & 1st

  •  Fly Guy
  • Pinecone and Penguin

2nd & 3rd

  • Calvin and Hobbs
  • The Escapades of Clint McCool
  • I SPY
  • A Dog’s Way Home
  • Notebook of Doom Series
  • *We’re All Wonders*

∗Non-fiction Science books∗–

  •  Fossils, Dinosaurs, Sharks, Magnets, Insects
  • Makerspace books
  • Clay Making
  • Woodworking

4th, 5th, & 6th

  • The War That Saved My Life
  • Crenshaw
  • The Diary of Anne Frank
  • Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features series

↓∗Biographies∗ ⇒ Alexander Hamilton, Steve Jobs, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare, Michael Jackson, Nikola Tesla

Why You'll Love Lemon Avenue

  • Near the Heart of Downtown La Mesa
  • Active Parent Community Who Are Deeply Connected and Committed to Student Success
  • Creative and Work Closely with the Community
  • 2012 California Distinguished School

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