Library Rules
What kind of voice should you use in the library?
A quiet inside voice.
What do you do if you're not finished with your book by the time it is due?
Renew it
How do I check out my library books?
Bring the books to Mrs. Valentine
What are the two main types of books in our library?
Fiction and Non-Fiction
What is a fiction book?
Stories that are made up from the authors imagination.
When can I get a new Library book?
During Your Class Library Day
How long do you get to keep your books?
Two Weeks
How many legs should be on the floor when sitting at your table?
6
How can I tell if a book is my reading level?
Use the 5 finger rule.
What is the Call number?
The number on the spine of the book
How should you walk when in the library?
What should I do once I am finished checking out?
Sit back at your seat and read quietly or continue with the library activity.
What do I do if I have an overdue book?
Renew or return it
Where can I find new books?
On the new book cart
What is a bookmark used for?
To mark what page you are on in a book.
Where do you go once you have entered the library?
To your seat or the carpet
Where do I put books if I don't know where they belong?
On the book cart
What do I do if I have lost a book?
Tell Mrs. Valentine and pay for the book.
This is the section in the library with books about real people's lives.
What is the biography section?
What is a genre?
it is a type of book... science fiction, mystery, fantasy, etc
How many books can you have checked out?
Two
What should I not be doing in the library?
Eating, drinking, running, yelling, throwing things, being disrespectful to others, sitting on tops of tables, leaning back in your chair
Where can I find books about real-life things?
In the Non-Fiction section
What is on the title page?
The author, illustrator and publisher.
What devices are used to look up information?
Computers