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MISSION 
The mission of the Grant Elementary Library is to support school curriculum and enable all students to:
  • Appreciate and enjoy literature
  • Be effective users of information
  • Be life-long learners
 
POLICY Q&A
How many books can I have checked out at a time?
You can check out as many books that you can be responsible for.  Please ask your parents how many books they want you to check out, though.
  
How long can I keep a library book?
You can keep a library book for 1 week.
 
What if I finish my book before it is due?
First of all, “Hooray for you!” Then you could:
  • Bring your book to school as soon as you are finished with it, or
  • Bring your book to school on your regular check out day, either Monday or Wednesday.
When you return your book to the library, put it in the drop box -- NOT back on the shelf.  Mrs. Seddon has to check it in, first!
 
What if I do not finish my book by the due date?
  • We can probably renew the book for you, or check it out to you again.
  • If someone else has made a request, or asked, for the same book you have, we ask that you please finish it ASAP—as soon as possible.
  • You can renew a book 2 times if there are no other requests for it. That means you could possibly keep a book for 3 weeks!
  • Original check out + 1st renewal + 2nd renewal = 3 weeks

                  1 week         +    1 week    +    1 week     = 3 weeks

  • Please try and return it as soon as possible so other students can enjoy it, too.

 

What if I forget to return my books by the due date?

  • It's kind of like you are stealing--you are stealing the opportunity for other students to check out and enjoy the book, too.
  • You will be able to check out one other book.  However, if your book has been overdue for more than two weeks, you will not be allowed to check out any other books.
  • Overdue notices may be sent home periodically.
  
What if my library book gets damaged or lost?
  • Please let the library know immediately so we can determine the best course of action and get you checking out books again.
  • A replacement cost may be assessed for lost or damaged materials. If a lost book is returned in good condition, a full refund will be given. 
  • Take good care of your books and you shouldn’t have to worry about this!  Remember, you are responsible for what you borrow. 
  • Students who habitually lose books and do not pay for them will be limited to using books only in the library.
LIBRARY PROGRAM
  • Students visit the library once a week on Monday or Wednesday morning with their class to check out books. 
  • During their weekly visit, students also have a mini information literacy lesson with Mrs. Seddon to learn things like how to treat books and how to find, use and evaluate information resources—or in other words, they learn how to become information literate.
 
EXPECTATIONS
All users of ACSD Libraries (students, school employees, library staff, and visitors) are expected to:
  • be productive
  • be quiet
  • be respectful
  • be responsible
  • be safe
Library users who do not meet these expectations may be asked to leave the library. They are welcome to return to the library at another time when they have the opportunity to try again.
 
HOURS
Mondays
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Wednesdays
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
STAFF
District Teacher-Librarian: Leann Seddon