LC Policies

Behavior Expectations

The LC is still a place for learning, creating and discovering. All students are expected to model high HAWKS standards for behavior in the LC.


Student Visits

Our LC follows a flexible model. Students can visit the LC independently during homeroom, recess, or briefly before or after school. Teachers may also schedule whole-class visits for book talks and checkouts. If students visit during recess, they must bring a pass.


Checkout Policies

  • Students may check out up to 5 books at a time.

  • Students may check out one current Caudill Award book at a time.

  • Students may check out one Reading Challenge book at a time.

  • Check-out periods last 3 weeks. Students may renew items twice after that (up to 9 weeks on one item).

  • It is the responsibility of the student to maintain the safety of the item, and return it.

  • Students are allowed access to one e-book at a time on Follett Shelf to maintain fair access to the school community.

  • The Wilmette Public Library has multiple copies of each Reading Challenge book as well as the books on CD, Playaway, eBook and eAudio if available.


Overdue / Student Notifications

  • We do not charge late fines in the LC.

  • Students with overdue items will receive paper slips in homeroom on Thursday mornings. If they have questions or concerns, they should speak to the LC staff directly.


Lost & Damaged Books

  • If student loses or damages a book, they are expected to pay for its replacement. This transaction is handled by the LC staff, not the HMS Main Office.

  • A "damaged" book means the book has been returned in a condition that is no longer shelf-ready or usable. Our staff can repair minor damage, such as rips and tears, or general wear-and-tear that occurs over time.

  • Payments must be made by the end of the school year. There are flat fees for various types of media:

    • $10 for paperbacks.

    • $20 for hardcovers.

    • Prices vary for Play-a-ways and other audio hardware.

    • Unfortunately, we do not accept replacement copies from Amazon or other sources. Our originally book purchases often include plastic dust jackets, special heavy-duty binding, labels and shipping costs. The flat rate covers these additional costs.