Library expectations
Who is your teacher in the library
Mrs. Z
How do I keep my place in a book?
Use a bookmark
Where do I go to check out my books?
At the library desk
How long can you keep a book when you check it out?
2 weeks and you can renew it if it is NOT a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man or Dork Diary
How many books are in the library?
There are over 10,000 books
Can I bring toys or things to play with to the library?
NO
At home should I read while I am eating or snacking?
No, and it is a good idea to wash your hands after you eat and before you read your book
Why put a book on the "I changed my mind" cart?
Every book has a special place on the shelf so it does not get lost.
If you are not finished with your book on library day, what can you do?
Renew your book by asking Mrs. Z
Who is the library system of organization named for?
Melvil Dewey
Can I yell really loud in the library
Use an inside quiet voice
Where should I put my books to take them home?
Keep them in your backpack or here at school in your desk
Put books you do not want on the "I changed my mind" special cart
Where do I put a book if I change my mind and I do not know where it goes on the shelf?
Do we use library computers for computer games or Fortnite in the library?
No we use the library computers for research and making reserves for books
Which books should I read and return quickly?
Any Wimpy Kid, Dork Diary or Dog Man book should be returned quickly because others are always waiting for a turn
Where do my books go when I am done with them?
In the book slot in the library desk
Can I check out a book if I forget to return my book?
You may can check out a "reminder" book to help you remember to return the book when you finish with it.
What do I do after I check out?
You can sit and read quietly in a bean bag chair. Do not jump in the bean bags. Or you can choose a comic or magazine, but you need to READ during quiet reading time
What do you do if you cannot find your library book?
Ask your parent or an adult to help you look for your book if you cannot find it
When is quiet reading time?
Time to sit quietly in a bean bag or rocking chair with a book or magazine is when the class is checking out
Where can I sit in the library? Can I sit with my friends?
We have assigned tables and can sit with our friends during quiet reading in the bean bag chairs
Why should I put my books on a shelf or keep them in a special place at home?.
To keep the dog from chewing the book or to keep little brothers or sisters from drawing in them, or to find them easily on library day.
Can I request a book if I cannot find it or if it always seems to be checked out
Yes, you can reserve by asking Mrs. Z or using the catalog
Why should I return my library book?
So others can read it too.
What is a reminder slip?
Includes the books you have checked out and lists any overdue books you may still have checked out.