Library Manners
Book Care
Be Kind
Voice Level
Library Materials
100
Wait silently at the door for directions.
What should I do when I come to the library?
100
Use a bookmark.
How should I save my place in a library book?
100
Say "Be kind," bring my voice to level zero, and make a heart with my hands to remind me to be kind.
What should I do when Mrs. Merritt says, "Rewind"?
100
Zero to two.
What voice levels are allowed in the library?
100
I am allowed to keep my library book for this long.
What is one week?
200
My book to return or renew.
What is the only thing I should bring to the library?
200
Make sure the spine faces out.
How do I put a book back on the shelf?
200
Say "Focus," bring my voice to level zero, and check to make sure I am focused on what I'm supposed to be doing.
What should I do when Mrs. Merritt says, "Hocus Pocus"?
200
I use this voice level when I am checking out a book, when I am working with a partner or small group, and on makerspace days.
What is voice level one?
200
If I'm not finished with my book, I may do this for one more week.
What is renew it?
300
On the book return cart.
Where do I put a book I'm returning?
300
In a big comfy chair.
Where can I sit if I want to read alone quietly?
300
Stop. Take a breath. Try to be kind to that person.
What should I do if someone insults me?
300
I use this voice level when I am speaking to the entire class so they can hear me.
What is voice level two?
300
Log out, shut down, and plug it in.
What should I do when I'm finished using a computer?
400
I walk.
How do I enter the library AND move around in it?
400
The book is checked out in my name. I am responsible for it.
Why shouldn't I let a friend borrow my library book?
400
Ignore that person.
What should I do if someone keeps insulting me even when I try to be kind?
400
I use this voice level for entering the library, silent reading, when there is an announcement, fire drills, sheltering in place, and lockdowns.
What is voice level zero?
400
If I lose a book or damage it, I need to do this (or this) before I can check out another book.
What is find it or pay for it?
500
At a table where I can pay attention and not fool around with anyone.
Where should I sit?
500
Pets, little brothers and sisters, food, water, and slime.
What should I keep away from my library book?
500
Do not fight back because then I will get in trouble, too. Tell Mrs. Merritt.
What should I do if someone tries to hurt me in the library?
500
We stop what we're doing.
What happens if our class gets above voice level two?
500
Take good care of library materials and put them back where they belong (makerspace items, books, and computers).
What should I do so we have plenty of library materials for everyone to use?
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