Distance Learning Reading Resources 

Book Check Out via Normandale Media Center Library:

HOW? Log into the student portal, find the "Destiny Normandale" icon, click on "Normandale" and search the catalog for book(s). Place holds on the book(s) you want. Students can have up to 6 books checked out and put 6 books on hold. Books can be swapped out for new ones anytime. Click here for video instructions  or HERE for a visual step by step procedure. Need a book recommendation? Fill out this form.

Epic! App or website 

Go to the epic! App, Enter the Class Code, Ms. West Code: mas0434, Click Create Profile, Type Your Name, Search for French books by typing “French” in the search bar.

ONLY AVAILABLE ON SCHOOL DAYS 7AM-4PM. 

Normandale Virtual Library - English

Normandale Virtual Library - Francais

Hundreds of links to videos of books read aloud with no ads. Thanks to Mme. Johnson. Look for your teacher’s bitmoji avatar! 

Elementary Media Resources

Browse by subject. Multimedia resources in English. 

French Books Read Aloud Playlist

Hennepin County Library 

Kids and teens can participate in any system-wide virtual program.  

Southdale is offering:

Family story time Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM

Kids Jr Book Club (grades 2-3)

Kids Book Club (grades 4-6)

Teen Book Club (grades 7 & up)

For more information contact Lisa Howes at 612-543-5982. 

We hope that this service is of value to our most cherished library patrons, our students. Thank you for your flexibility as these systems and resources are subject to change. Bonne Lecture!