Library Policies

Library Schedule:

  • Each homeroom is scheduled to come to the library at a specific time each week for instruction and book selection.
  • Students may visit Monday thru Thursday from 8-10am to checkout books outside of their class time
  • Students also have an opportunity for open check out on Friday afternoons

Library Procedures:

  • Quietly enter the library and check-in books
  • Check in library books at the check in station.  Be sure to look for your name on the screen.
  • Place your checked in book on the  cart.
  • Go to your assigned table/seat and wait for your table!
  • Get ready for storytime!
  • Use a shelf marker and choose a book or books.
  • Turn in shelf marker and line up at the check out station.
  • Scan your book or books and return to your classroom.

Circulation Policies:

All Students :

  • Students must have library orientation and complete lessons on library manners and procedures before they may check out a book.
  • All students that check out library books must have a library folder.  The folders must contain their Student ID Bar Code and their Reading Level information.

Kindergarten:

Classroom teacher may check out books for the students to use in the classroom.

First Graders:

Students must keep  their library books in the classroom until the classroom teacher, librarian and parent agree that the student is responsible and ready to take a book home.

Second Graders:

Students are allowed to check out two books.  They are asked to only take one library book home at one time.

Third Graders:

Students are allowed to check out two books.  They are asked to only take one library book home at one time.

Fourth Graders:

Students are allowed to check out two books.  A student may check out an additional book if one is needed for a research project.

Fifth Graders:

Students are allowed to check out two books.  A student may check out an additional book if one is needed for a research project.

Library Rules

Respect Others:

  • Enter and Exit the library quietly.
  • Walk, do not run.
  • Listen to stories, lessons and directions.
  • Speak softly in the library.
  • Work quietly.
  • Keep hand, feet and objects to yourself.
  • In addition, all school rules apply in regards to proper behavior.

Respect Library Property:

  • Keep books clean and dry.
  • Never write or color on pages.
  • Keep books in a safe place.
  • Only use book markers to save your place in a book.
  • Return books on time.
  • Make sure book spines are always on display.
  • Take care of library furnishings, displays and equipment.
  • In addition, all school rules apply in regards to proper behavior.

Respect Library Staff

  • Listen and follow directions given by librarian.
  • Treat Library staff with courtesy.
  • In addition, all school rules apply in regards to proper behavior.
  • Say please, Thank you, Work hard, Have fun and READ, READ and READ!