Library Programs

Buckley Readers Club

Welcome to the Buckley Reader’s Club! The BRC is a non-competitive book club designed to increase students’ awareness and enjoyment of quality literature. Book lists are provided for each of the categories. Students are encouraged to participate and set goals as their age and development allows. You’ll notice the categories are divided by grades and span three years.

Log-in slips are located in the Lower School Library on the BRC shelf. Students record the books they have read on these forms, leave them in the tray, and a parent volunteer inputs the information into the student’s computer file. Many books on our lists are read in the classroom and library class. Students may submit log-in slips for any books they have had read to them or have read themselves.

Below is a description of the recognition opportunities students may choose to read towards:

Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Categories:

• Caldecott Medal Books or Librarian’s Choice, Level 1:
• 25 books read earns a Silver Certificate
• 50 books read earns a Gold Certificate AND your name engraved on a BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Categories:

• Newbery Medal Books or Librarian’s Choice, Level 2:
• 10 books read earns a Silver Certificate
• 20 books read earns a Gold Certificate AND your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.

Gold Certificate in two categories:

• Platinum Certificate AND your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.

Gold Certificate in three categories:

• Grand Slam Certificate AND your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.

Star Certificates:

• For every 20 additional books read in the Caldecott or LC1 category, or 10 additional books read in the Newbery or LC2 category, a star certificate is awarded AND a star is engraved next to your name on the appropriate plaque.

Please direct all questions to Mrs. Pazera in the Lower School Library.