The Runnel's Elementary Library has over 19,000 volumes and continues to broaden the collection. In the summer of 2007, the library underwent an expansion project dedicating a Reference Room to the memory of Virginia H. Runnels, a devoted educator and mother of Headmaster Dr. Kelly Runnels. The new section is home to fiction and reference books. Currently the library has several student computers, which are primarily used for the Accelerated Reader Program. To date, the elementary library has access to over 150,000 Accelerated Reader tests. Traditionally, 100 percent of the students in grades 1-6 participate in the Accelerated Reader Program.

In 2002, the school dedicated a portion of the elementary library in memory of former teacher and school librarian, Mrs. Gladys Marsh. A special collection about animals is on the shelves of our library, donated by Mrs. Marsh's students, in honor of her retirement in 1988. A plaque, which hangs on the "archway" in the library, identifies the "Gladys Marsh Reading Room." Mrs. Marsh, who passed away in August 2002, will always live on in our warm memories of her.

The Elementary Library boasts a diverse collection of books, including fiction, non-fiction, picture books, chapter books, and reference books. Children also have access to a large collection of holiday and religious books reinforcing the Runnels School's strong efforts at promoting cultural diversity and awareness.

Elementary Librarian, Joni Orgeron, has been with Runnels for 15 years. Her vast knowledge of the library's collections is eagerly shared with students. Talking about books with students and helping them to choose a level appropriate book specific to their needs and interests is her favorite pastime!