Our library services over 1,300 middle school grade students and offers many books in a variety of reading levels and interest levels to enhance their classroom learning environment.

With students being issued their own Chromebook, the library has 8 computers for students use to access our online catalog and print.

 Library Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:55a.m. - 3:15p.m.

Wednesday (Early Out) - 7:55a.m. - 2:15p.m.

Library Rules of Conduct

"What behaviors we expect from STUDENTS in the library....

• Current I.D. required -  Students may ONLY check out library books with a current school I.D.

• Food and drink - No food or liquids are allowed.

• Electronic devices - According to school policies, the use of cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed.

• Noise level - Small groups talking softly are acceptable. Groups are limited to the four-chair-per-table guideline. Appropriate noise level shall be determined by library staff.

• Physical behavior – Quiet behaviors that promote an academic environment are expected at ALL times in the library to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.

• Violations – Violations of any and/or all of the above will result in a student being asked to leave the library for the remainder of that day. A repeat offense will result in loss of additional library privileges or administrative consequences.

 Computer Use Policy:

Computers are for school-related work and Synergy access only. See the T. R. Smedberg Middle School Student Handbooks for the Elk Grove Unified School District's Acceptable Use Policy for computers.

• Students must have a School ID to use a computer at the library.
  (Student may also get a note from a teacher if no school ID is available)

• Students must check in at the computer desk to be assigned a computer.

• Students may print out their computer work at the library. 

 Library Book Lending Policy:

• Up to 2 library books can be checked out for three weeks; most books may be renewed.

• Photo ID cards are required to check out books at the library.

• Students with overdue books or fines may NOT continue to check out books. Payment plans are available for lost items and fines.

• No fines are charged for overdue days, as long as the book is returned to the library.