Library FAQs

Circulation Policies

Check out up to 3 print books; 2 e-books. 1 book from each series is allowed at a time.
Place up to 3 print books on hold; 2 e-books
Loan period is 14 days for most print books; 21 days for e-books. Loan periods for Graphic Novels are 7 days.
We do not charge late fees, but we appreciate that you return books in a timely manner so that others can enjoy the books, too!

Library How-To's

Library catalog: search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/12927

or start at smfcsd.follettdestiny.com -> Middle Schools -> Bowditch -> Catalog -> Destiny Discover

Log in with your Google username (without the @smfcsd.me) and your password.

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How to log into your library account

Your Destiny username is your Google username, without the @smfcsd.me.

Your Destiny password is your Google password.

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How to search for a book

Use the basic search or get fancy with the advanced search

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How to place a hold

The Hold button is your friend!

How to check out

Present your student ID card or state your name or student ID number to library staff

How to renew

Need more time with your books? E-mail Ms. Alfonso (jalfonso@smfc.k12.ca.us) to renew your library books

How to return

Return library books on school days, 8:10am-3:00pm in the library's book drop

How to search for; open or check out; and read e-books from Destiny

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