About the Library

What happens in the Library?

Students can become independent users of a library and information, and develop a love of reading, books, and literature.

• Classes come once a week for 30 minutes

• Students can borrow new books every week (as long as they bring them back!)

• Story and/or activity and time for book selection and checkout

• Curriculum (depending on grade level) includes

  • Literature Appreciation

  • Author/Illustrator study

  • Understanding how a library works

    • The “Secret Code”/Dewey Decimal System

    • Using the library catalog and other library resources

  • Use of databases and other research tools

  • Internet Safety/Media Literacy

Borrowing Policy      

• Books are checked out for 2 weeks.

• A book may be renewed for an additional 2 weeks if it is not on hold for someone else. If there is a waiting list, students will be allowed one renewal only.

• Students may return and exchange books most mornings from 8:45-9:00 with their teacher's permission. They must report to class before coming to the library

• We do not charge fines for late books. However, if books are overdue for over one month, borrowing privileges may be suspended.

• Books that are lost or damaged must be paid for or replaced. 

Number of books allowed:

Kindergarten:       1 book                      First Grade:          2 books

Second Grade:     2 books                    Third Grade:        3 books

Fourth Grade:      4 books                     Fifth Grade:         5 books

Extra books may be allowed for research projects.