Library Rules
What should I do if I see a tissue/scrap paper/broken pencil on the floor?
Put it in the trash by my desk.
What happens if I lose my book or it gets badly damaged?
You will have to pay to replace the book or pay for the cost of replacement.
Which section would I find a book that is a true story?
Non-Fiction
Name 3 types/subjects of books I would find in the non-fiction section.
Sports, gaming, cookbooks, religion, science, animals, professions, cars, history, biography, art, etc.
What type of book would I find something like dragons, fairies and magic?
Fantasy
Where should I keep my book at home to keep it safe?
Backpack or book shelf or designated area for books
A CALL NUMBER is the "address" of the book. Where would I find the call number on the book?
On the spine.
What type of books are written by the person that the book is about?
An autobiography.
How are fiction books organized in the bookshelves?
Usually by author's last name.
What kind of books use art to tell a story?
Graphic novels.
What can you do when you finish checking your book out?
Sit quietly at a table and read until the end of class or complete the activity Mr. Walden assigned.
What are "books" that I can listen to?
Audio books
What type of books are useful for researching a subject?
Reference or non-fiction
If the Harry Potter book series is a fiction book (F) and it is written by J.K. Rowling, what would the call number be?
F
ROW
What type of book tells the reader a story they might find scary or creepy?
Thriller
Suspense
Horror
Mystery
Where should I put a book when I don't know where it belongs?
In the 'Changed My Mind' bin or 'Book Return' cart in the library.
How do we reshelve books?
Put the book back in its correct location. Don't just shove it in a spot. If you are unsure, ask Mr. Walden
Where would I find a book that is a made up story?
Fiction
Call Numbers are the "address" of the book. Give an example of the address of a book?
Numbers and Letters. (Example: F WIL for a book by Mo Willems or B JUD for a biography of Aaron Judge or 973 WAL for an American History book written by Mr. Walden)
What type of writing is the expression of feelings and ideas and is written with rhythm, rhyme and meter?
Poetry
Is there ever a time to run around in the library?
No!
Where would you find books that have just been purchased?
In the 'New Arrivals' display.
What type of books are about people lives and written by another person?
Biographies
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
A system for organizing the books in the library. 000-999 are the call numbers.
What type of books are based on events that could happen in real life but is a made up story?
Realistic fiction