Library Expectations
What kind of voice do you use in the library?
Quiet voice
Why should you keep your book away from babies or pets?
They might damage the book (bite it, throw it, scratch it, rip it, etc.)
This section has books with true information
Nonfiction
What is it called when you bring a book back to the library?
Return
What tool do we use when looking for books on the shelves?
Shelf marker
Keep your _____________ to yourself
Hands (and feet and everything else)
Where is a good place to keep your book so you always have it with you?
Backpack (or desk)
This section has chapter books
Fiction
Where do you put a book you are done with?
The return bin (inside the library or in the hallway)
Why do we use a shelf marker?
So we know where a book goes on the shelf
What do you do when you want to ask a question?
Raise your hand
What do you use to hold the place in a book you are reading?
A bookmark
This section has picture books
Everyone
What is it called when you check the same book out again because you aren't finished with it?
Renew
What part of the book should be facing out on the shelf?
The spine
How do we move around the library?
Walking feet
It is best to eat or drink ________ or __________ reading your book
before/after
This section has books similar to comic books
Graphic Novels
If the book you want isn't available, what can you do to save it for the future?
Ask the librarian to put it on hold for you
What kind of order are the fiction/everybody/graphic novels in?
alphabetical (ABC) order by author's last name
During a story or lesson, how many people should be talking at one time?
One
What should you do if your book has a rip or stain, or gets wet or damaged?
Bring it to the librarians so they can try to fix it
This section has books about real people and their lives
Biography
What should you do after you check out a book?
Sit quietly and read or color (or other quiet activity if allowed)
What should you do if your shelf marker falls out (or you forgot to use one) and you don't want the book?
Give it to a librarian and they will put it back