Book Care

One of the concepts we emphasize in library is respect for property. You can encourage your child to take care of their library books by: 

• keeping library books in their backpack when they are not reading them, or in a safe spot in your home (a shelf, cardboard box, or other accessible place)

• carrying books by the spine (instead of by the pages) 

• turning pages carefully, using "tiny mouse hands" (two fingers)

• washing their hands before reading or handling books 

• keeping food, drink, pets, and babies away from library books 

• place books in a plastic bag in their backpack if it is a rainy day or they carry a water bottle in the backpack

• informing their teacher or Mrs. Castle right away about any torn pages or writing found in the book

If your child's book is damaged, Mrs. Castle will do her best to fix it. Please return the book to Mrs. Castle directly, rather than in the library bin.
If it is not reparable, Mrs. Castle will let you know how much it will cost to replace the book. If paying for the book is a financial hardship, any amount of money is acceptable - whatever you can afford.

Any more questions? Call the LRPS Media Center at 478-988-6148 ext 1225 or email Mrs. Castle!