Greeting Bluejays!

Our Vision
The library should be an essential part of the school community. It is a place where students come to think, create, share, and grow. In the library, students will:

• gain new knowledge by thinking critically and solving problems;
• they will collaborate with others to achieve common goals;
• they will collect, organize, and share resources;
• they will explore their personal interests and employ a growth mindset; and
• they will learn how to act responsibly as a digital citizen.

Mission Statement
“The mission of AISD libraries is to nurture a lifelong appreciation of reading and learning by assuring that students and staff have opportunities for successful access, evaluation and use of information and literature.”
To browse our catalog of print and online resources, click below:

• Primary Library Catalog
• Intermediate Library Catalog

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Meet Ms. Newton

Hello wonderful Bluejay families! I am excited to begin a new school year! This will be my 18th year teaching! I have been with AISD since 2010 and have been teaching at Blazier for 13 years! This will be my fifth year as a librarian! I have 5 children, who have all been Bluejays! My last Bluejay is in 5th Grade this year. I am also a proud product of Austin ISD, UT Austin, TX State, and Sam Houston State. Can’t wait to see you in the Library! 

My Favorites:

Colors: In my PINK era!

Sports Team: LONGHORNS Hook ‘em!

Drinks: Coffee and Diet Coke

Collection: um, do plants count?

Authors: Mo Willems and Frida McFadden

Activity: Reading and

Tubing

Meet Ms. Harris

Hi Blue Jays! Welcome to the Blazier community. This will be my fifth year at Blazier, and I know it's going to be great! -Mrs. Harris

About the Librarian

I was born and raised in a small town on the Gulf coast called Port Lavaca, but after graduating from the University of Texas, I, my husband, and our pup Huckleberry moved to Florida, then Germany, and then Norway. After having a little one in 2018, we wanted to be closer to family, so we came back to where it all started – Austin! Amidst all the moving, I have taught middle and high school English while also getting my Master’s in Information Science.

Overseas, I was the program coordinator at a research library. When we moved back to Texas, I worked for Dell Medical School library while full-time mom-ing and working on my school librarian certification. I was the Travis Heights Elementary librarian for 21-22 and had an awesome experience and am now starting my fifth year with the Blazier community. 

My hobbies include jigsaw puzzles, reading (of course!), and taking care of my many plant babies. On the weekends, you will probably find my family getting breakfast tacos, hitting up any playgrounds with shade or a splash pad (this heat! 😅), and/or treating ourselves to bubble tea. Most importantly, I am fully committed to help our Blue Jays become lifelong learners and readers! Please come visit and see what we have to offer!