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.