 Library Materials Library Materials are things like books, magazines, movies, and music. Libraries also have reference materials and maps. Books A book is a collection of printed pages bound together by a cover. The library has books on many different topics. You can check out books from the library. Compact Disc, CD A compact disc or CD is flat, round, and silver. CDs are used to store music and audiobooks. You need a CD player to listen to a CD. DVD A DVD looks a lot like a CD, but it can store more data than a CD. DVDs are typically used for storing movies. You need a DVD player to watch a DVD. Magazines A magazine is a thin, glossy publication that contains articles and pictures on a topic of interest. Magazines are usually published only once a month. Newspapers A newspaper is a large, folded publication that contains stories about current events. Newspapers are typically published every day and are printed on light gray paper. Maps A map is a two-dimensional picture of an area. Maps show cities, roads, highways, landmarks, and other locations of interest like parks and lakes. Classification Classification is a way of organizing like items together. Libraries classify or organize their materials to make them easier for you to find. Call Number A call number is a combination of letters and numbers that helps you find things. Call numbers are used to organize or classify library materials. Nonfiction Nonfiction is about real people or events and the stories are true stories. Nonfiction stories are located in the nonfiction section of the library. Fiction Fiction is one-way materials are organized. Fiction means the story is made up or not true. Stories about fictional people and events will be located in the fiction section. The End