When can my child check out books?

Your child's class will visit the Library for a weekly lesson and check out time. The Library is also open all day long and teachers can send students to the Library to find a book or work on a project. Also, students may check out books before or after school.

How many books can my child check out?

Research has proven that with a wide access to books and a variety of choices, children become better readers. Every week, 1st-6th graders have the opportunity to check out four books during their library time, with a total of six books checked out. Kindergarteners check out one book per week, and then beginning after Thanksgiving break they may take two books. Exceptions to the check out limits are made when students are working on a class project or when they need books upon special request of a teacher.

What happens if my child loses or damages a book?

We realize that accidents happen. Please know that your child will never be shamed if this happens. Please let the Library staff know as soon as possible, so that we may work on repairing it, if possible, or getting a replacement copy.

Books that are lost or damaged must be paid for. Before taking payment for a book we request that you look everywhere possible at home. We will ask the classroom teacher to check classroom shelves and we also double check the shelves of the library. Once we have exhausted all possibilities, cash or a check can be sent in for the cost of the book. Checks should be made out to: Hillcrest Elementary.

What books does my child have checked out?

To stay on top of what books your child has checked out, you can view his/her account. Students with iPads (3rd-6th) have access to their account on their iPad through the Destiny Discover. Ask them to show you how to find it. Kindergarten, 1st- and 2nd-grade parents can login to the Destiny system ( <------- click on the Destiny Discover tab on the left-hand side and use your child's unique DG# and password to login.)