Library
About the Library
The library is open before school from 7:15 to 7:40 Tuesday-Thursday.
Tuesday: Kindergarten and First Grade
Wednesday: Second Grade and Third Grade
Thursday: Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade
The library is open after school from 3:15-3:45 Thursday-Friday.
The library is closed daily from 11:50-12:20 for lunch duty.
Students come to the library during the school day on a 12 day rotation and as needed throughout the day, with teacher permission.
Kelley Moriarty, Teacher-Librarian
The best way to contact the librarian is via email: kelley.moriarty@nisd.net
Fields Library Mission and Vision
The mission of the Fields Elementary School Library is to be a joyful space where students and staff collaborate, explore, create, communicate, and grow in curiosity and literacy.
The vision of the Fields Elementary School Library is to inspire students and staff to read, inquire, create, and explore the world around them with joy throughout their entire life.
About the Librarian
Mrs. Moriarty has worked in education since 2007. During her time as a classroom teacher, she taught kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in 2006, and a Master's Degree in 2011, both from UTSA.
In 2023, she returned to school at Sam Houston State University to pursue library certification. She began her new chapter as a librarian in August of 2024. Her goal is to inspire a love of reading and learning in students.
Outside of school, she is a mom to 3 boys and a very spoiled dog. Mrs. Moriarty enjoys reading, taking walks, and sipping a Diet Dr. Pepper.
Library Catalog (Follett Destiny)
The Library Catalog can be used to search for books and library materials from home. A link is provided below. An icon for Follett Destiny is also provided on the NISD Portal.
Checkouts
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First grade students are allowed to checkout one book at a time.
Second grade and Third grade students are allowed to checkout two books at a time.
Fourth grade and Fifth grade students are allowed to checkout three books at a time.
Parents are also allowed to checkout books. Please come by the library to set up your account and borrow up to 5 books at a time!