Frequently Asked Questions About the Wolcott Library

Hours: 

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30-3:20

    Wednesday: 8:30-2:00

Contact:

    Telephone: 860-561-2300 Ext. 3638 for library or 3637 for Sarah Lynch directly

    Fax: 860-521-7545

    Email: sarah_lynch@whps.org

Staff:

   Sarah Lynch, School Librarian -Find out more about her here!

   Kendra Bigger, Library Assistant (part-time paraprofessional)- Find out more about her here!

Who is able to check out materials from the Wolcott Library?

    Students, staff, and parents are all able to check out materials from the library. Students may check out materials according to the following guidelines. Books for class research projects do not count towards these limits.

      Kindergarten: one book 

      First: two books/magazines

      Second: two books/magazines

      Third: three books/magazines

      Fourth: four books/magazines 

      Fifth: five books/magazines 

How can I help my child find a book to read outside of library class?

     Please see the Reading Resources page for information on helping your child select a just right book and suggested book lists.

Can parents check out materials?

    Yes!  Please stop by to check out some of the books we have specifically purchased for parents on human growth and development as well as any other books you are interested in! Parents who wish to check out books must stop by the library or email naomi_alesio@whps.org to be registered in our system.

How long do materials circulate?

    Students check out books for one week.

    Parents check out books for 3 weeks.

Do you charge fines for late, lost, or damaged books?

There are no fines charged for materials returned late. It is expected that materials are returned or renewed by their due date.  Students may not check out additional materials if they currently have more than one excessively overdue material out. Families are responsible for payment for lost or damaged books.