Frequently Asked Questions
The Pearson Patriot's Library
A Frisco ISD Library
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Before the school year ends, when must library books be returned to the library?
All books must be returned by Wednesday, April 29th. Here's how it works after April 29th. During the week of May 4th, the librarian will contact the guardian(s), asking the guardian(s) to help the student find and return the book to the library. If the book is not returned by Friday, May 8th, the guardian(s) will receive a follow-up email requesting the family pay for the book.
For Staff
Items from the library must be returned by May 15th.
My book is damaged or lost. What do I do?
Click Donate Today.
Under My Donation, enter the amount of for the book and other pertinent information. If you don't know the amount, email the librarian or check your library account.
Click Donate Now.
Email the librarian a screenshot that shows your payment and the name of the book that you are paying for.
When is the library open?
The library is open Monday - Thursday from 7:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. It's open on Fridays from 7:55 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Students may come to the library during class with a pass from a teacher. Every three weeks on a set schedule, your ILA class comes to the library to check out books.
School clubs and meetings may meet in the library after school. Check with your club sponsor to see if you are meeting in the library.
How should I act when I come to the library?
What tasks can I do in the library catalog?
From the library catalog, you can search for a book, renew books, create and save TBR lists, put books on hold, write book reviews, and get updates about your library account.
To renew books, create lists, put books on hold, write book reviews, and get updates about your library account, access the library catalog, and click Log In.
For Students
Enter your 6-digit student number (lunch number) for the username and your 8-digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY) for the password.
For Staff
Enter your network id and password.
How many books may I have checked out at a time?
You may have five books on your library account at a time, but you may only have two graphic novels, anime, or manga on your account at a time.
How do I check out a printed book from the library?
There are instructions at each checkout station. Just ask the librarian or library aide for help. You need your student ID number (also known as your lunch number) and the Frisco ISD barcode on the book.
How do I put a book on hold?
Placing a hold reserves a resource, such as a book, that is currently checked out to another person. After the book gets checked in, you get notified that the book is available for you to pick up and check out from the library.
You have two options for placing a book on hold. You may ask the librarian or a library aide to place the book on hold, or you may log into the library catalog and place the book on hold yourself.
Important: For the remainder of the 2025 - 2026 school year, holds have been turned off. You cannot put a book on hold at this time.
Do you have audiobooks and eBooks?
Yes, Frisco ISD offers audiobooks and eBooks through Sora, which gives Frisco ISD middle school students access to elementary and middle school audiobooks and eBooks on their device.
For information on how to access and use Sora, see this presentation provided by Frisco ISD Library and Media Services.
How do I renew a book?
You have two options for renewing a book.
Bring the book to the library and ask the librarian or library aide to renew the book.
Renew the book after you log in to the library catalog. Go to the library catalog; click Log In. Enter your student ID number for the username and your 8-digit birthdate for your password (MMDDYYYY).
Note: The library catalog may prevent you from renewing a book if another student has put the book on hold.
I want to suggest a book for Frisco ISD to purchase for this library. How do I do that?
To submit a suggestion for a book that Frisco ISD should purchase, complete this form. You must have a Frisco ISD email address to complete this form.
Important: Frisco ISD uses board-approved policies and procedures to select books for purchase for every library. Although you may make a recommendation, the librarian cannot guarantee that a book will be purchased.
How do I search for a book in the library catalog?
You have two options for accessing the library catalog.
To access the PATS library catalog, click here or go to any page in Canvas and select Find a Library Book under Quick Link on the left side of the page.
Need help?
Ask a library aide or the librarian.
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