How long can my child keep a book? 

The checkout period for physical books in our library is 3 weeks. For eBooks from our online collection, the checkout period is 7 days. 


How many books can my child check out? 

Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 1 book

2nd grade: 2 books

3rd-5th grade: 4 books


Do you  charge overdue fines? 

No. As long as the book is returned to the library, there is no fine. 


Do you  charge for lost or damaged items?

Yes. Books that are lost or damaged beyond repair will incur a replacement fee. 


What if my child accidentally returned a book that doesn't belong to the CMES library? 

Don't worry! It happens all the time. If the book belongs to the Wake County Public Library or to a teacher's classroom library, it will be returned. If the book has a name in it, it will be returned to the student.