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Kirsten Petro



Kirsten Petro
Skippack Librarian
kpetro@pvsd.org
610-409-6060  x5603


About me:
I have been the librarian at Skippack Elementary since the building opened in 1998. I have an undergraduate degree from Ursinus College, and a Masters in Library Science from Kutztown University. I love teaching all students from Kindergarten through 5th grade, and watching them grow and learn over the years. Getting students connected with great books is my favorite part of the day.

The library assistant, Mrs. Batka, has been at Skippack for 20 years. She started as a parent and volunteer, then a Title 1 Aide, and has been the Library Assistant for the last 10 years. Mrs. Batka is the friendly face who greets every student whenever they come into the library.

Please reach out to either of us with any questions or feedback. Email is usually the best way to contact us. 

Lisa Batka
Skippack Library Assistant
610-409-6060  x5603

Welcome to the library!
All students will have regular library class once per cycle. In addition, we have an "open door policy," which means that students are welcome to come and trade library books any day or every day. There is no need to wait for the regular library class.

If you have questions or problems, please contact me or Lisa Batka.

Birthday Book Program

We would like to introduce you to a wonderful program in the library—our Birthday Book Program. Through this program you can donate a book to our school library in honor of your child’s birthday. This allows you to do something special for your child and our school at the same time.
Last year this program raised around $5000 for our library and purchased around 250 brand new books! Fundraising continues to be our only source of acquiring new books. When you purchase a book with this program we do the following:
  • Put a personalized bookplate in the front of the book with your child’s name 
  • Add your child’s name to our Birthday Book bulletin board 
  • Present the book to your child during library class 
  • Check out the brand new book to your child to take home and share with you 
  • In short, we do our best to make your child feel special 
For the full details and the form to fill out to join the Birthday Book program, please click here.

Thank you for your support!