Want to volunteer at the library?

Thank you for your interest!
The library is always in need of volunteers.

You must complete the library volunteer training session (approx. 30 minutes) before you're eligible to volunteer.

Below is a list of upcoming Library training sessions:

Friday, October 2, 2026 11:00 - 11:30 AM

For more information about upcoming library volunteer training sessions, please reach out to our Library Volunteer Coordinator:

Kate Lawrence

kate-lawrence@live.com
(512) 964-3345

This year the library is now part of Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade's Specials rotations. 2nd and 5th grades have a specific day and time (separate from specials) for their library visits. Please check your child's schedule if you would like to volunteer while your child's class is visiting the library. 

Please use this handy-dandy calendar to sign up to volunteer at the library during normal school hours.
We are especially in need of volunteers between the hours of 1:00PM - 3:00 PM.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Fall 2026 Scholastic Bookfair such a huge success. See you again in the Spring!

Joust Read

What is Joust Read?

Joust Read is Nottingham Country Elementary (NCE)'s school-wide reading incentive program. Participating NCE Knights earn praise and rewards as they reach specific literacy milestones, with the ultimate reward being the Grand Mystery Prize.  

Joust Read Overview (video)

 Joust Read 2026 - 2027 Flyer

Kindergarten, First and Second Grades - Students in Kinder, 1^st and 2^nd grades earn Joust Tags and Joust Pages. Students may read 3 genre specific books, complete one project and submit the paper form to earn a Joust Tag. Special tags may also be earned based on special promotions throughout the year. Additionally, students may read any book of their choice and complete the tracker form to earn Joust Pages. Please note that a book can only be counted toward a tag or pages, not both. Students who complete the program requirements stated below by April 9, 2027 earn the Grand Mystery Prize.

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades - Students in 3 ^rd, 4^th and 5^th grades earn Joust Pages and complete 1 approved project. Bonus pages may also be earned based on special promotions throughout the year. To earn pages, students may read any book of their choice (school assigned books do not count) and complete a Google form: https://forms.gle/AGSVucJQRBWtnArT6 Grade 3 students who earn 3,000 Joust Read Pages, Grade 4 students who earn 4,000 Joust Pages, and Grade 5 students who earn 5,000 Joust Pages by April 9, 2027 earn the Grand Mystery Prize.

Joust Read Form (K-2)

Joust Read Tracker (K)

Joust Read Tracker (1st)

Joust Read Tracker (2nd)

Joust Read Submission Form (3-5)

Joust Read Fall Pumpkin Extravaganza

Joust Read Winter Book Ornament Showcase