The Carleen Vinal Haskell Library

The Carleen Vinal Haskell Library was opened on September 4, 2002. It is accessible to all students in Lower, Middle, and Upper Divisions. Students are free to check out books and use the computers for research. The Library has over 24,500 books, over 425 video recordings, 18 VCRs for teachers, 30 computers with Internet access for both students and teachers, and daily newspapers, which the students can read at anytime.

The Library also has an open and isolated conference area, a soundproof music room, and a children's area where Lower Division students participate in story time with Mrs. Smay. Monday - Thursday, the library is open before school each morning at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. On Fridays, the library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. When the school is closed for holidays, the library is also closed.

Mrs. Marsters has been the Upper Division Media Specialist for over 27 years at Shorecrest. She has a master's degree from the University of South Florida and is certified by the state of Florida in Media K-12 grades and English 6-12 grades.

Mrs. Smay has been the Lower Division Media Specialist for over 17 years at Shorecrest. She is responsible for the children's area and helps students find enjoyable books. She supervises story time where children learn a variety of important lessons.