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Vision

"Discover-Connect-Inspire"

The Dominion Trail library is an educational library. We help to provide children with print and non-print resources that correlate to library and classroom instruction. Using innovative and interactive lessons to introduce students to question the world around them and properly use the resources available to answer them. As our society has become so technologically based, it is important for children to know how and where to easily find credible answers to questions. We strive to acquire and promote many types and levels of materials to accommodate all of our learners. We also use print and digital media to engage children and promote a lifelong love of reading.

Library Policies and Procedures

Grades K-2 are scheduled for a Library time once a week for 30 minutes, while grades 3-5 are scheduled for a Library time once a week for 50 minutes - 1 hour. During this time, the librarian teaches a lesson. Students are then given time to check out books and often explore STEAM challenges in our Maker Space.

All students may come to the library any time during the school day to return and check out books during Open Check Out. Students should return their books each week when they come for library class before checking out new ones. Verbal reminders for overdue books will be given weekly, weekly reminders will be emailed to families, and printed overdue notices are distributed as needed.

Circulation Policy

Kindergarten – check out one everyone fiction book or non-fiction book

First- check out one everyone fiction or non-fiction book at a time for at least the first nine weeks. When the librarian deems them ready they may check out two books at a time

Second - check out two books at a time. Special exceptions will be made for book reports and class projects allowing students more than two books at a time

Third, Fourth and Fifth – check out 3-5 books at a time.

Students may be allowed to check out 1 book if they have left books at home but will need to return their books before they may check out any further books. We encourage reading and responsibility. Students are expected to take care of their books and return them in a timely manner so everyone can enjoy and have access to the library resources.

Lost or Damaged Books

If a student loses a book or damages a book, that student may pay for the book in order to reinstate borrowing privileges. The librarian will provide a price for the book and the student may pay the library by check (made out to Dominion Trail Elementary School), exact cash, or online. If the book is located and returned (within the same year) after payment has been made, a refund may be given. A refund will not be given if a replacement book has already been purchased.