Schedule and Policies

Mission Statement:

The Wellesley Public Schools Library Program supports staff and students in their teaching and learning by creating an environment that facilitates access to quality curricular resources, encourages a love of reading with appreciation for literature, and fosters critical thinking skills to find, evaluate and use information.

Library Schedule 2023-2024

Monday: 2H, KH, 1B

Tuesday: 3G, 4W, 1L, 1S

Thursday: 3F, 4K, 2H

Friday: 3B, 4E, 2S, KM

Checking out books

Classes come into the library once a week to participate in a lesson and choose books. They are also welcome to drop in any time to exchange books. Kindergarteners may choose one book to bring home. Students in Grade 1 may choose two books. We ask students in grades 2-5 to take only as many as they will read! Books are due at the beginning of the next library period. Students may not check out new books until they have returned the books they borrowed the previous week. Students may renew a book until they have finished reading it. However, please return the book as quickly as possible when other people are waiting to read it.

Replacing lost or damaged books

If a book becomes lost or damaged, it is the responsibility of the student or the student's family to replace the book. The best option is to purchase a replacement copy, but you can also send in a check payable to WPS. The librarian generally send out bills in December and June. We would rather have the books than the money to replace them, so please take one last look before reporting that the book is lost!

Donating books

The library media center gladly accepts donations of new or gently used books. Please make sure that all donations are in good condition, are appropriate for an elementary school, and do not contain out-of-date information. Please let us know who donated the book so we can thank you and include a book plate with your name! We do have a Wish List on Amazon.com and at Wellesley Books.