FAQs

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Question: How many books can my child check out?

        • Kindergarten: 1 book
        • First and Second Grades: 2 books
        • Third through Sixth Grades: 3 books

Question: What kind of books may my child select?

        • We encourage students to select books that speak to his/her own curiosities and interests. Free choice of reading materials is an integral part of our program. We encourage all children to try to select one book they can read on their own (if they can read) and the others may be books that need to be read to them.

Question: How long can my child keep their books and when do they return them?

        • Books need to be returned after two weeks or renewed if your child needs more time. Students may return books during their library class or during any open library times. Overdue notices are distributed to homerooms and students are reminded during their library class of books that are due. If books are over a month overdue, student's library privileges will be limited and letters will be mailed home addressed to you as the parent/guardian of the child. Phone calls may be made as well.

Question: What if a book gets damaged or lost?

        • Please contact the library if one of our books gets damaged or needs some kind of repair. Please do not try to repair them at home. All repairs will be taken care of at school. Lost or un-repairable books will need to be replaced, so a price will be sent home and will need to be paid before a new book can be selected. If a book is damaged by a sibling or pet, the book will need to be replaced, as well. If the book is returned at any time during the school year in which it was lost, a refund will be given.

Question: Do you have a “Celebrate with Books” program?

        • Yes! This program encourages individuals to purchase new books and then donate them to our school library in honor of someone. A book plate is placed in the front of the book indicating the individual who is being honored, and from whom the donation was made.
        • Books can be donated anytime. They make perfect holiday, birthday, or end-of-year gifts. It's a terrific way to say “thanks” to a special teacher, celebrate a child’s birthday, or remember a loved one.
        • Anyone can donate books. Purchase a new book (you can ask your child to help with the decision - if they love the book, I'm sure other students will, as well! or ask the librarian for ideas) Our only suggestion is that it be a hardcover book (with the wear-and-tear, they just last longer).

Question: Do you accept donations?

        • Absolutely! Any books that are still in good condition that you would like to donate will be either added to our library collection or given to teachers for classroom use. If the book cannot be used in either of these locations, we will ask if you would like the book/s back or if you would like us to donate them to other worthy places.

Question: Are there other libraries in our area?