Library Info

Check Out Information

All books can be checked out for up to two-weeks with the option to renew books.

"How many books can I check out?"

Pre-K students enjoy library visits for read alouds as they gear up for checking out books later.
Kindergarten and 1st grade students begin checking out one book at a time.
2nd-3rd graders may check out up to two books at a time.
4th-5th graders may check out up to three books at a time.
All students are encouraged to take books home to read.
If students are required to get books for class assignments this does not count towards their book limits.

"What if I want more books?"

Students do not have to wait until their library class to return and get new books. Classes will have library passes for open library check out times.
Students are welcome to check out additional titles for school projects.
Parents are welcome to set up an account to check out additional titles also. Contact the librarian for information.

"What if I want to read ebooks and audio books?"

Check out our awesome digital book options on the Online Books page.
Students and teachers may check out up to 3 digital books at a time on Sora.
No waiting for any of the Capstone Interactive e-titles, and they all feature a read-aloud option.
Epic online content is free and available for students during the school day.

"What if I want a book our library doesn't have?"

We will try to find another district elementary library that has the book and request it. (See Inter-Library Loan: ILL below)
We also consider book requests for future library purchases. Contact the librarian for information.

library access

3rd-5th graders come to the library with their class for a lesson and book circulation every other week. They may also come back for more books with teacher permission on unscheduled days with library passes.
K-2nd students have library lessons and book circulation one week and come for new books the next week.
Pre-K students come for a story time every week.
Check with the librarian or teachers for scheduled library times.

Lost & Damaged Library Material

- I understand that accidents happen. If a library book gets damaged, I ask students to report the damage so I can repair it. Please do NOT attempt to repair the book at home.
- If a book is damaged beyond use, students are expected to pay the cost for a library-bound replacement copy of the book. Please do NOT buy a replacement copy yourself.
- If a book is lost, students need to pay for the lost book; if the lost book is found and returned within the same school year, the payment will be refunded.
- Acceptable forms of payment for lost or damaged materials include:
  - cash (exact amount, as change is not able to be made)
  - check made payable to Whitestone Elementary (please include driver's license and phone numbers per district policy) with "book fine" on the memo line.
  - online via the district store (MySchoolBucks)

Inter-library Loans: ILL

Per 22/23 Student Handbook Updates, the following change was made regarding inter-library loan (ILL) requests (ILLs)

Students may request to borrow materials from any library in Leander ISD so long as the library matches the same grade level or lower. (Ex: elementary student borrowing from another elementary library or middle school student borrowing from another middle school library or an elementary school library) Should a student want to borrow from a grade level span higher than the current grade span assigned, parent permission would be required via a digitally signed form.

All ILL requests are made through the student’s home campus librarian, and all items will be checked out and returned through the student’s home campus library. ILL items may only be renewed once and lending libraries may deny renewals for high demand items. Students who fail to return interlibrary loan items on time may have ILL privileges restricted or denied. Lost and damaged ILL books will be handled as described above.

Leander ISD Library Services Mission

Our mission is to lead our school communities in an environment that challenges students to IMAGINE possibilities, EXPLORE opportunities, and CONNECT with the future and the world.

With an attitude of excellent customer service, LISD librarians envision a future ready library program which:

Promotes the value of all literacies: digital, information, etc.
Promotes creative thinking, problem solving and exploration
Provides a welcoming space which encourages collaboration and productivity
Provides equitable access to materials: digital resources, collaborative opportunities in the world at large, technology
Provides curriculum and collaborative support for all stakeholders: students, teachers, administrators, community, etc.

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