How many books may my child borrow?

• Kindergarten and 1st grade: 1 book at a time (will increase to 2 when they're ready)

• Grades 2-3: 2 books at a time

• Grades 4-6: 3 books at a time

• We're flexible! If more books are needed for an assignment, just ask the library staff.

What kind of books may my child select?

We encourage each student to borrow books that speak to their individual interests, curiosities, and dreams. Free choice of reading materials is an integral part of our program. Please spend time sharing books with your child and reading a story aloud to them, too!

Additionally, younger students in Grades K-2 may want to take larger chapter books home.

• We may question your child about this selection to see if a parent will be reading this "big" book with them.

• We may limit their selection to one large chapter book if they are in Grades K-2.

• We always want students to have a book with them that they can read without much trouble.

Feel free to contact the library with any concerns.

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

Students may keep a book for up to two weeks. We also encourage students to return books as soon as they are finished. We also encourage them to bring their books in on their library day. On their library day, they can either return their books or renew them for another two weeks.

What should I do if I cannot find an overdue book?

If your child brings home an overdue book notice, please go on a "search and rescue" mission in your home and try to find the book. If you are unable to find the book(s), please send in a note with your child or contact the library to tell us you have not been able to find the book. We will check our records again and get back to you. We may ask you to pay for a lost book.

What do I do if my child damages a library book?

Please make arrangements to pay for a damaged book. Simply contact Mrs. Lavoie or Ms. Brobst in the school library so we can evaluate the situation.

Do you accept donations?

• New books? Yes! We have a program called "Celebrate With Books" that allows students, teachers, and students to donate a NEW book to the library in honor of a special person or special occasion.

• Used books? Yes! You may drop off used books at any time. We will evaluate the books and determine if we will add them to our collection. If we do not add them to our collection, we will offer them to classroom teachers who are always looking for used books. All used books will be given a good home!

Are there other libraries in our area?

• North Wales Public Library, 233 S. Swartley St., North Wales 215-699-5410 NorthWalesLibrary.org

• Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St., Lansdale 215-855-3228 LansdaleLibrary.org

• Indian Valley Public Library, 100 East Church Ave., Telford 215-723-9019 IVPL.org

• Bookmobile stops and schedule 610-278-5100 ext. 7 mnl.mclinc.org/bookmobile-locations/