Library Policies and Procedures

Library FAQs

Scheduling

Students in PreK-3rd grade visit the library once a week on a rotation schedule with the other special areas. The students visit to read and listen to stories, practice library skills, use technology, and check out books. Students also visit the Library Makerspace one Tuesday per month to listen to a story and take part in a STEAM activity.

Checkout

K-3rd grade students may check out two books per library visit to bring home. Materials are due back weekly to exchange or renew for an additional week. Longer chapter books may be renewed for up to three weeks as long as no one has requested the title. Special permission for more materials may be granted when necessary for an assignment.

PreK students may check out two books per library visit to bring back to their classroom to read.

Book Care

At the start of the school year students are provided with a special plastic book bag to transport their library books between school and home. This bag will be labelled their name, class, and scheduled library day. These bags allow students to carry their books safely from the library to their classroom; keep them protected from accidental spills in their backpacks/lunch bags; and help them keep track of them at home. Bags will be collected at the end of the school year and reused the following year. Students may trade in old or damaged bags as needed for a new one.

Overdue Materials

Overdue notices are sent home periodically. There are no fines for overdue books.

Lost and Damaged Books

If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the book must be paid for or replaced before additional books can be checked out. The replacement cost of the book is quoted on the overdue notice. Payment for a lost book is reimbursed if a book is found and returned in good condition. Students may be asked to work off their fine in the Library if payment for lost or damaged books is not made by the end of the school year.

Book Fairs

There is generally one book fair held at Valley View each year. There is generally one book fair held at Valley View each year. The book fair is run by the librarian with the support of the Farmington PTA. The funds raised will always be used for library needs and will directly benefit the students at Valley View.