Kindergarten through fourth grade classes visit the library each week. Fifth grade classes visit every other week. Students hear a story or receive instruction in library skills. Then students have a chance to browse the collection and check out books. Library time provides an opportunity for students to share their enthusiasm for reading, discuss ideas, and practice expressing their opinions in a respectful setting.

 

The schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is as follows:

 

Circulation: Robinson students and their parents may check out books from the library. The loan period is one week (fifth grade may have books out for two weeks). A book may be renewed twice, but only if no one is waiting for that book. If a student or parent has an overdue book, he or she may not check out new books until the overdue book is returned or renewed. There is never a late fee, but patrons are responsible for the cost of replacing lost or damaged books.

Check-out Policy: The number of books a student is allowed to check is determined by his/her grade. Kindergarteners begin checking out one book each week beginning in January (these books remain in the classroom). First graders may have one book checked out at a time; second graders, two books; third graders, three books; fourth graders, four books; and fifth graders, five books. The loan period for each book is one week, unless the due date falls on a holiday, in which case the book is due back during the following class visit.

 

Renewals: Books may be renewed twice (an additional two weeks) unless there is someone waiting for the book.

 

Overdue books: There is no fine for overdue books. However, until the book(s) is returned or renewed the student may not check out another book. At the end of the school year, if there are any overdue books (including lost and damaged books that have not been replaced) report cards will be held until all library records are cleared.

 

Lost or damaged books: Patrons are responsible for the cost of replacing lost or damaged books. Please see me as soon as possible if you have lost or damaged a book; we can discuss whether the book can be fixed or whether it needs to be replaced. If students misplace a book I will send a letter home encouraging them to enlist the help of their family and search for the book again. If the book cannot be found it must be replaced. I will inform you of the price of the book(s). Payment must be made in cash (exact change requested).

 

After school: Students may visit the library with a parent or adult guardian during school hours unless there is a class in session. On Wednesday afternoons the library and computer lab close promptly at 12:00pm, and students are not permitted to be in the Learning Center after this time even if accompanied by an adult.