Neighborhoods
In this part of the library, you will find books with true facts and information about many different topics.
The book spines have numbers on the top line and the author’s last name underneath.
What section is this?
Nonfiction
You walk into the library with a book to return OR a book you want to renew for your class.
Before going to your seat, both books should be placed in the same special spot.
Where should you put your book?
The Orange Library Return/Renew Cart
When choosing a new book…
Think about which neighborhood you want to visit first.
Browse the shelves and look at the book covers.
When something catches your eye, read the __________________ on the back or inside of the book.
Summary
You enter the library and want to find a picture book. Where should you look first?
A. Near the entrance
B. On the left side of the library
C. In the back near the genre shelves
Answer: A — Near the entrance
Never fold the pages of your book.
Always use a _______________________ to keep your place.
Bookmark
These books have the number 741.5 on the spine and the author’s last name.
Hint: These books usually have lots of pictures and speech bubbles!
Graphic Novels
You’re browsing and decide you DON’T want a book you took off the shelf.
Do NOT put it back yourself or leave it on top of the shelf.
What should you do with the book instead?
Put it on the cart labeled “TO SHELVE” or give it to a library volunteer.
f you’re not sure what you want to read, you can always use _________________________, our library’s online catalog.
This catalog helps you find information about every book in our library!
Destiny Discover
You can access Destiny by using the black computers by the Library entrance.
If we are using computers that day, you can also access Destiny through our Google Classroom.
You need a book about volcanoes for a project. Which direction should you head?
A. To the right side of the library
B. To the left side of the library
C. Toward the Picture Books near the entrance
Answer: B — Left. Nonfiction is on the left side of the library.
You bring your library book home. Name TWO things you can do to make sure it stays safe and comes back to the library in good condition.
Possible answers:
Keep it in a safe place or book bag • Keep it away from food and drinks • Don't write or draw in it • Handle it carefully
In this part of the library, you will find books that tell the true stories of people’s lives.
The book spines have a “B” on the top line and the author’s last name underneath.
What section is this?
Biography
TRUE OR FALSE
After our activity, you will have a set amount of time to choose and check out your books.
If the timer ends before you check out, you will not be able to check out a book that day.
TRUE
Use your browsing time wisely! 📚⏰
When you search in Destiny, our online library catalog, you can look for books by title or author.
You can also search by topic or __________________.
Searching this way helps you find books you might enjoy!
Examples: Mystery, Fairy Tales, Historical Fiction, Comics
Genre
You want a mystery chapter book, but you don't have a title or author in mind. What's the BEST plan?
A. Go left and look for a Mystery sign.
B. Go right and use the signs on top of the shelves to find the Mystery genre.
C. Stay near the entrance and search the Picture Books.
Answer: B — Go right to Fiction, then use the genre signs to find Mystery.
Lost or damaged library books are your ________________________________.
They must be paid for or replaced.
responsibility.
We would much rather you take good care of your books and keep them safe!
In this part of the library, you will find books that tell stories mostly through pictures.
The book spines have an “E” on the top line and the author’s last name underneath.
What section is this?
Picture Books
ou notice that checkout time is almost over, and the book you want is on the other side of the library. What is the BEST choice?
A. Run over quickly so you don't miss your chance.
B. Walk safely to the section and continue using your time wisely.
C. Ask a friend to run over and grab it for you.
B. Walk safely to the section and continue using your time wisely.
If you find a book in Destiny that you want to read, you’ll need help finding it in the library.
You will need the _______________ ________________ of the book to help us find it.
This is the book’s shelf address. It tells us which neighborhood the book belongs to and the author’s last name.
Call Number
$800
You're standing near the Picture Books and want a book that's a little longer but still a quick read. Where should you look?
A. Nearby for the Fast Fiction section
B. Across the library in Nonfiction
C. On the right side in the regular chapter-book genres
Answer: A — Fast Fiction is located near the Picture Books.
You may check out 2 library books and keep them until your next library class or you can ____________.
You’re looking for a chapter book, but you don’t know the title or author. You DO know you want a funny story.
Instead of searching through every chapter book, you can go to the Humor neighborhood to browse.
What are neighborhoods like Humor, Mystery, Adventure, and Historical Fiction based on?
Genre
You forgot to return your books on library day, but you still want something new to read. What is the BEST plan?
A. Wait until next week's library class to do anything.
B. Choose as many new books as you want and bring the old ones back later.
C. Ask a library volunteer how many books you may check out today. Bring your books back another day and, with your teacher's permission, exchange them when library volunteers are available.
Answer: C
Ask a library volunteer how many books you may check out today. Bring your books back another day and, with your teacher's permission, exchange them when library volunteers are available.
After picking a book you might want to read, check if it’s a good fit!
How do you know?
✅ The book should be interesting to you.
✅ Pay attention to any tricky words.
If there are __________ or more words on a page that you can’t read or don’t understand, the book might not be a good fit (for now).
FIVE
You head to the right side of the library for a fiction chapter book. You find the correct genre sign, but you're still not sure which books belong in that section.
What should you use to confirm you're in the right place?
A. Match the genre label on the book's spine to the sign on top of the shelf.
B. Check whether the book's cover looks like the genre.
C. Look for books that are the same size.
Answer: A — The genre labels on the spines match the genre signs.
You get home and discover that your library book has a torn page AND something spilled on the cover. You’re worried you’ll get in trouble.
What is the MOST responsible thing to do, and why?
Bring the book back to the library and tell the librarian what happened. Do not try to repair the book yourself. Being honest and letting the library handle the damage properly helps protect the book and gives it the best chance of being repaired.