About the Library
What days is Mrs. Schindler in the library at Waterfront?
Mrs. Schindler is is in the library here on B, D, and F days.
How many books can I check out?
One, but return it when you are done and you check out another book!
Where do I find graphic novels?
741.5 in the non-fiction section.
What are the Library rules?
The same rules as your classroom and and everywhere else in school.
The library's shelves are filled with these traditional, old-fashioned, physical resources with many pages.
Books
When can you come to the library?
Your teacher will schedule time for you to come or you can come after lunch on B days, to exchange your books.
I am not sure what book to get?
Talk with Mrs. Schindler to get ideas or browse the display books in the library. Your teacher and classmates might have some good ideas too.
Book 19 in this series that follows Greg Heffley as he records the daily trials and triumphs of friendship, family life and middle school by Jeff Kinney will be out on October 22nd; which series?
Diary of the Wimpy Kid (Hot Mess).
How do you check out books?
The librarian scans your student barcode at the circulation desk and then scans the book's barcode.
Should we ever bend our pages (dog ear) to save our spot in the book? If not, what should we do instead?
No! Use a bookmark or scrap paper instead to hold your page.
If I need another book before my library day, when can I come?
After lunch on B days or in the morning on B, D, and F days from 8:20-8:40am.
Can I recommend books for the library?
Absolutely! We love input from both students and staff.
This series introduces us to Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who discover a magical tree house filled with books and go on amazing adventures?
The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne
Should you eat or drink in the library or while reading your book?
NO! Even if you are careful, accidents happen and we don't want to take chances with our beautiful space and especially our books.
Books that entertain, tell a story and use our imaginations are...
Fiction
Can I come on C days?
No
What are the 2 main sections of books in our library?
Fiction & Non-Fiction
If I want books on sports to learn more about how to play, where would I look?
Non-fiction
796 section
What happens if I forget my book?
Bring it the next day. If I am not here, put it in the return book slot.
Books that provide information are...
Non-Fiction
Where do I check out my book?
The circulation desk.
I forgot where my book goes, what should I do?
Let Mrs. Schindler know so she can get it back in the right place. Please don't just put it on a random shelf.
How are books arranged? and why is it important to get them in the right place?
Call Number
It is important so we can find the books when students and teachers ask.
If you have a library book at home from last year, what should I do?
Bring it back and I will check it in and clear your record.
The library contains approximately how many books?
12,507!!