Entering and Exiting The Library
Book Care
Library Behavior
Check In/Out
Voice Levels
100

Where should your hands be when entering or exiting the library?

By your side

100

Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?

The book is checked out in your name and it's your responsibility.

100

Where should our eyes be when the librarian is talking?

On the librarian

100

How many books can I check out?

One book.

100

Do we shout or yell in the Library?

ABSOLUTELY NOT

200

What should my behavior be in the hall before I enter the library?

Walking on the right side of the hall on a voice level of zero

200

What should I keep my book away from?

Pets, Pens/Pencils/Markers, Tape, Glue, Small Children, Drinks, and Food.

200

What do I do if I have to go to the restroom?

Two finger cross, wait for response from the librarian, take the restroom pass

200
What activity do we do on Check Out Day?

Stations and Silent Reading

200

What voice level do we use for Silent Reading Days, teacher instruction, transitions, entering the library, and exiting the library?

Level Zero

300

How do we do when we enter the Library?

Walk in on level zero and sit at your assigned table.

300

How should I mark my place in my Library Book?

A Bookmark

300

Can I hit, bully, or call my peers names?

ABSOLUTELY NOT

300

Can library books go home?

No

300

What voice level do we use for teacher table talk (discussions) and class discussions?

Level Two

400

What should I bring to the library with me?

Nothing except the book you want to check in on your designated day.

400

What Should I do Before Reading My Library Book?

Wash Your Hands.

400

What is inappropriate language?

Curse words, violent words, words about private body parts, words you wouldn't say to your parents

400

How Long can you Keep your Library Book?

Two Weeks

400

What voice level do we use for small groups, buddy reading, partners, book check-in and out, and stations?

Level One

500

What do we do before exiting the library?

Push your chair under, stand behind your chair, wait until Mrs. Evans calls your table, line up on a voice level of zero

500

Where Should I Put My Books When I'm Not in the Library?

In my desk or cubby in the Classroom.

500

What do you do when you have something to say and someone else is talking?

Raise your hand and wait patiently.

500

Where do books go if you need to check them in or when a book is in the wrong place?


Put it in the Book Drop at the Circulation Desk

500

What is Level Two?

Class discussion