Library skills
The program that we use to find a book in this library
OPAC!
Where can you read your book during Library book checkout day?
Bean bags, couch, rocking chair, stools, table.
How many books can I have checked out at a time?
Two!
What are biographies?
True stories written about a person's life by someone else
What can you do if you want a book saved for you that is currently checked out?
Place the book on hold
How do you return books in our library?
Scan and Put on Yellow Cart
What do you have to do before leaving the library?
Push chairs in, throw all trash away, put items back where they belong.
In which genre (FIC or Non-FIC) would Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid be found?
Fiction
Books in this genre have believable characters, settings, and problems that could happen in real life
Realistic fiction
Can you checkout books that are on display?
NO
What is a nonfiction book?
A book written with true facts
How are Fiction books organized?
Alphabetically (by the author's last name)
Books in this genre often involve magical worlds, mythical creatures, and adventures.
What are fantasy books?
This American author wrote "The Cat in the Hat"
Dr. Seuss
What is a fictional book?
Stories that are made up from the author's imagination.
How do you tell if it is a Nonfiction Book?
The call number has numbers, not just letters
What is Historical Fiction?
Stories that are set in the past (during a real time/place), but with imaginary characters or plots.
Books with lots of pictures and dialogue in speech bubbles. What are those called again?
Graphic novels
What's the code on the spine (that refers to the book's shelving location) called?
A Call Number
How are non-fiction books organized?
By Dewy Decimal numbers/sections
What is the name of Ms. Mowery's fish?
Mary!