How do students check out books?

Students have the opportunity to check out books during every library class. Students in Kindergarten and First grade may check out one book at a time. Second graders may check out two books at a time. If students forget their book, they may choose a book during library class time and we will HOLD it for them until they bring back their library book.

In addition, the Library has an OPEN EXCHANGE time each morning from 8:40 – 9:10 because we believe students should be able to return a book when they are done with it, and choose a new book when they are ready, not just during a scheduled class time.

What if a student can’t find his/her library book?

We understand that books can go missing. We teach all our students that the best way to make sure you return your library book on time is to put it in a safe place at home. But if a book cannot be located after every effort has been made, we will send home a notice with the cost to replace the book. A student may not take out another library book until the one checked out has been returned or the replacement cost has been paid. If the book is found and returned in good condition after payment has been made, we will return the fee to you – we would much rather have the book back!

What happens if a library book gets damaged?

The simplest way to prevent books from getting wet or damaged is to provide your child with a labeled plastic bag. We lose library books every year to damage from leaky juice boxes, condensation from water bottles, or a backpack placed on wet ground. These books quickly become moldy, with rippled pages even after attempts to dry them out. They cannot be put back on the shelf and must be replaced.

Can we just buy a new book with the same title?

We purchase our library materials from a qualified vendor who also supplies all the processing materials (barcodes, spine labels) and digital cataloging data. For this reason, we prefer payment so we can replace the book in our next order.

Can parents check out books?

Yes! We encourage you to look at our library catalog online to view our collection. You can send a note, an e-mail or give us a call if you would like to request materials. In addition, we can provide you with a username and password to access your student’s school account.