Library
- Staff
- Library Services & Resources
- Returning CMS Library Items
- Calendar
- Online Digital Resources
- Library Guides & Tutorial Videos
Staff
Librarian-Media Specialist
Mr. Brito is the librarian at CMS. He sponsors the Book Club & co-sponsors the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) club. He also hosts the Scholastic Book Fair every year. Mr. Brito enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing video games. He is passionate about reading and the positive impact it has on a student, after all, reading is the foundation of all learning. Mr. Brito may be reached at (915) 877 - 7915 or via email at fbrito@canutillo-isd.org.
Library Assistant
Mrs. Nichole Lara is the library assistant at CMS. Nichole is delighted to help students and teachers find the reading resources they need. She is thrilled to be working side-by-side with Mr. Brito and is a vital team player in the success of the library. Mrs. Lara may be reached at (915) 877-7914 or via email at nlara@canutillo-isd.org.
Library Services & Resources
Students use their school-issued IDs to check out library items. They may check out three library items (books, magazines and audio books). All library items are tracked through the library for each student via the Library Management System.
Library Items students check out:
- Books (print and e-books) *(Printed Reference Books May Not Be Checked Out)
- Play-aways (Portable Audio Book Devices)
- Online Digital Audiobooks
- Magazines (Periodicals)
- Chromebooks (Assigned to students upon availability)
- Books, magazines and play-aways (15 days & can renew 2x)
- A $.05 cent late fee is charged per day for each item that is turned in late.
Returning CMS Library Items
Calendar
Online Digital Resources
Library Guides & Tutorial Videos
Rapid Identity Portal
Rapid Identity is an Identity platform used to change passwords and house applications for single sign-on access. Click on the button below to access Rapid Identity.
For help resetting or changing your password, please view the note sheet below. Contact the librarian, Mr. Brito via email at fbrito@canutillo-isd.org or Nichole Lara, library assistant, at nlara@canutillo-isd.org. Your CTE or Mentoring Minds Teacher may help as well.
Digital Detox Tips
- Turn off your screen time at least one hour before bedtime.
- Put away your phone completely during meal-times.
- Turn off notifications on your phones while doing other hands-on activities.
- Carry books & magazines so you can read in your spare time.
- Limit your time with your smartphones, video games and TV shows.
- Do other activities such as reading, playing a board or card game, or physical sports.
- Parents can model the behavior by making changes as well.
MacBook
For public library services, contact the Jenna Welch & Laura Bush Community Library at (915) 831-8889 or online at: https://www.epcc.edu/Services/Libraries/northwest/
Contact Us
Canutillo Middle School
Library
Hours of Operation
- 7:55 am to 4:10 pm
- Monday - Friday during the school year
- Open before, after school & during lunch times
- Closed on weekends, holidays & summer break
- Ask for a Library Pass for morning and lunch times
Frankie Brito
Librarian
fbrito@canutillo-isd.org
(915) 877 - 7915
Nichole Lara
Library Assistant
nlara@canutillo-isd.org
(915) 877 - 7914