2025 - 2026 School Reading Challenge

Muller Road Middle Library Media Center Policies (For Students)

Hours

• The library is open from 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays - Fridays

General Rules

• Respect everyone in this space. We are all here to learn and grow. Be kind. 

Books & Circulation Policy

• At the beginning of the year, students can check out a maximum of two books and only one of those books can be a graphic novel. 

• After the ELA classes have their library orientations and all students have a chance to get a book, students will be allowed to checkout a maximum of five books. 

• Books are due two weeks after checkout date. Fines for late books will be waived as long as students bring the books back. 

• Students who do not return books 60 days after the checkout date will be charged a Lost Fine for the price of the book. When the student returns the book, the Lost Fine will be erased. 

• Please take care of books that have been checked out. Follow these Book Care tips:

  • Keep books away from food or drinks; be careful with your water bottles!  If your backpack has a side pocket, place your water bottles there and not inside with your books.  

  • Wash hands before reading a book.

  • Report all damages to Ms. Strickland or Mrs. Daniels for proper repair.

  • Use a bookmark for saving your place in a book instead of folding the pages. We have lots of bookmarks; please ask for one if you need one.

  • Never use a writing utensil as a bookmark.

  • Do not turn a book on its face; this can damage the binding. 

  • On rainy days, be sure books are in plastic bags or in backpacks.

  • Keep books away from small children and pets.

  • Don't write in your library book.

  • Do not pull labels and/or stickers off the books. 

Desktop Computers & Printing

• The media center has 2 desktop computers available for students to use if their Chromebooks are unavailable. First come, first serve. 

• Students who need to print need to email the librarian or the librarian assistant what they need printed. 

• Chromebook Charging station is behind the checkout counter. Students must bring their Chromebooks, plug it up, and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Students may use one of the library available desktop computers. We do not give out loaner chargers.

ID Procedures

• Student who need a Temporary ID, permanent replacement card, or lanyard should report to the Media Center after the News Show

• Students are given an ID at the beginning of the year and can have up to 5 ID's printed for the entire school year. 

• Students can have a new ID printed for $5. Lanyards are $1. Each Temporary ID is $1. Students can have the money charged to their Parent Portal account or go to the front office to pay the bookkeeper cash. 

• Students who get a Temp ID charged will also get a ParentSquare message sent to their parents/guardians