MISSION
The mission of the Grant Elementary Library is to support school curriculum and enable all students to:
Appreciate and enjoy literature
Be effective users of information
Be life-long learners
POLICY Q&A
How many books can I have checked out at a time?
You can check out 1 book at a time.
How long can I keep a library book?
You can keep a library book for 1 week.
What if I finish my book before it is due?
First of all, “Hooray for you!” Then you could:
Bring your book to school as soon as you are finished with it, or
Bring your book to school on your regular check out day.
When you return your book to school, you can just put it in the library box for your classroom. Or if you bring it to the library, put it in the drop box -- NOT back on the shelf. Mrs. Seddon has to check it in, first!
What if I do not finish my book by the due date?
We can probably renew the book for you, or check it out to you again. Bring the book to the library to renew it.
If someone else has made a request, or asked, for the same book you have, we ask that you please finish it ASAP—as soon as possible.
You can renew a book 2 times if there are no other requests for it. That means you could possibly keep a book for 3 weeks!
Original check out + 1st renewal + 2nd renewal = 3 weeks
1 week + 1 week + 1 week = 3 weeks
Please try and return it as soon as possible so other students can enjoy it, too.
What if I forget to return my books by the due date?
You can still look at books while you are in the library!
You do not get to take another book home until you return your other library book.
Overdue notices will be sent home periodically. Mrs. Seddon may also send a picture of the overdue book to your grown up on SeeSaw.
At three months overdue, a non-refundable overdue fine will be charged: $5 for a paperback book or $10 for a hardcover book. If the overdue book is less than a year old, the fine will be the full price of the book.
Students with fines less than $10 may check out one additional item. However, if the fine is $10 or more, no additional items will be checked out to students.
If a copy of the same title and format (paperback or hardcover) is offered for replacement before the non-refundable fine is put into PowerSchool, the overdue fine will be waived.
What if my library book gets damaged or lost?
Please let the library know immediately so we can determine the best course of action and get you checking out books again.
The fine will be the same as overdue books: $5 for a paperback book or $10 for a hardcover book. If the overdue book is less than a year old, the fine will be the full price of the book.
Take good care of your books and you shouldn’t have to worry about this! Remember, you are responsible for what you borrow.
Students who habitually have overdue books and do not pay for them may be limited to using books only in the library.
LIBRARY PROGRAM
Classes visit the library once a week to browse and check out books. Check out time is usually at the end of library class,.
The beginning of class is typically when Mrs. Seddon teaches the lesson: learning how to treat books right, enjoying and learning about children's literature and libraries, or digital citizenship lessons.
Teachers, students, or parents are encouraged to contact Mrs. Seddon for help in finding, using, and evaluating information sources for personal or school purposes.
Anyone can search the library collections online at https://albia.follettdestiny.com. (All ACSD library collections have been accessible 24/7 at this site since 2011-2012!)
Students are encouraged to do the "booky looky" with library books to make sure it is a good fit for them and their families. We encourage each family to have a conversation about what kinds and how many books grownups are ok with their student reading and/or checking out.
If parents/guardians have questions about or wish to review the library collection or review policies, please begin your search here or contact Mrs. Seddon.
EXPECTATIONS
All users of ACSD Libraries (students, school employees, library staff, and visitors) are expected to:
be productive
be quiet
be respectful
be responsible
be safe
Library users who do not meet these expectations may be asked to leave the library. They are welcome to return to the library at another time when they have the opportunity to try again.
HOURS
Monday - Friday, 12:45 - 3:15 p.m.
STAFF
Teacher-Librarian: Leann Seddon