Library

Vision and Mission Statement
The Westlawn Middle School Library is a welcoming and inclusive space that empowers students in grades 6–8 to become curious, confident, and compassionate learners. By fostering a love of reading, inspiring critical thinking, and nurturing strong research and literacy skills, the library supports students as they explore ideas, discover new interests, and grow into thoughtful, informed members of their school community. Through collaboration with teachers, the library enriches learning experiences and encourages lifelong curiosity and learning.

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Main Contact

Georgia Tidwell
Library Media Specialist
(205) 759-3673

Hours

Monday-Friday
7:45 AM to 3:15 PM

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Meet the Library Media Specialist

Georgia Tidwell is proud to serve as the Library Media Specialist at Westlawn Middle School. She grew up in Fayette, Alabama, and attended Bevill State Community College. She earned her B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from the University of North Alabama and her M.Ed. in Library Media from the University of West Alabama.

Ms. Tidwell has been teaching since 1994 and has worked with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. She is passionate about helping students succeed and enjoys collaborating with teachers to support student growth. She is dedicated to motivating students to read widely and to learn something new every day.

Outside of work, Ms. Tidwell enjoys spending time with her family, watching superhero movies and sports, exploring the outdoors, and traveling to new places. She loves to laugh and embraces Voltaire’s philosophy: “I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.”

Student Resources

Available in ClassLink:

MackinVision: Search the Westlawn Middle School library catalog
Sora Digital Library: Download ebooks and audiobooks
myON: Read unlimited e-books without checking out

Alabama Virtual Library
Tuscaloosa Public Library (search for books and get information about programs at our local public library)
The Typing Cat (free online typing game to help you learn to type faster)
FunBrain (fun educational games for students)
NASA
Tuscaloosa Area Virtual Museum
Fact Monster
Dictionary
Thesaurus

Monthly Reading Challenge

December Reading Challenge

Our December Reading Challenge begins NOW! 🎄📚
From now until January 3rd, Star Readers are challenged to:

❄️ Complete the December Reading Bingo Board in Schoology!
❄️ Snap a picture of each book read and fill in your bingo squares!
❄️ Make a row—or complete the whole board—for even more points!

Check the Schoology Exploring Star Readers Course for the bingo card and instructions!

🎁 Each book read earns points toward prizes and house points—so the more you read, the better your chances!
Cozy up, grab a book, and let’s end the year with stories bright. Happy Reading! 📖✨

The myON Winter Reading Challenge

❄️📚 Bundle up and READ! 📚❄️ The myON Winter Reading Challenge is here! From December 15–January 16, star students are invited to log those reading minutes and help their grade level compete for the top spot in the district. 🏆
Access myON through ClassLink, read daily, and let those minutes add up—because the grade level that reads the most could win a sweet treat! 🍬🎉

Challenge accepted? Let’s make this a winter full of reading at Westlawn! ☃️📖

Monthly Calendar

Monthly Schedule

Tidwell's Library Tidbits [Monthly Newsletter]

📚 Tidwell’s Library Tidbits – November 2025 Edition!

November was a month full of reading, learning, and brain-boosting fun at Westlawn! Falcons explored our brand-new Falcon Brain Break area, enjoying puzzles, coloring, and games designed to give their minds a fun recharge between lessons. At the same time, students kept their reading skills sharp through SORA, myON, and our ever-popular print books.

This month, our library circulation reached an impressive 874 checkouts, including a mix of print books, SORA, and myON titles — showing just how much our Falcons love to read! Students also got the chance to dive into some exciting new titles, including our book spotlight, We Are Big Time, a graphic novel celebrating friendship, family, and dreaming big.

A huge thank-you to House Tuscaloosa for generously donating birthday books — your support makes reading even more special for our Falcons!

Looking ahead, the December Reading Challenge is already underway! Falcons will have the chance to complete their bingo cards, track their reading, and continue soaring with the Falcon reading spirit all month long. Keep turning those pages, Falcons!

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