*The library is closed daily for our librarian’s lunch 30 min. lunch from 11:15-11:45 each day. The Library is open for
STUDENTS ONLY.
SCHEDULE: All classes will be scheduled for ½ hour per week for checking out and returning library books. Please do not send groups of students to the library during a time when another class is scheduled. During any unscheduled class time, students may come to the library with a pass.
PASSES: Students are required to have a Library Pass anytime they come to the library during school hours, other than with their class. This includes recess and lunch. Students must get a pass from the classroom before going out to recess or lunch if they plan to use the library during this time. If a student comes without a pass, they will be sent back to class or outside during recess. Each class will be given 5 passes to control the number of students in the library at one time.
CHECK-OUT: Students in grades 2-6 are allowed to check out 2 books at a time, for 2 weeks at a time. Books may be renewed one time before the due date. Grades K-1 may check out 1 book at a time for 1 week at a time.
Books may be returned before the due date and a new book checked out.
LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS: If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the student will be responsible to pay for a replacement of equal quality. This includes books that have been left in the rain, eaten by pets or siblings, crushed or broken bindings in a desk, etc.
• Students have 10 days to return a past due book.
To pay for lost or damaged books online click here LIBRARY COMPUTER USE: There are a limited number of computers in the library for student use. They are to be used for library related purposes only.
Please call the library and check for availability before sending students. Send only 4 students per class at a time. Computer games are not allowed. Scheduled classes have computer use priority.
A.R. QUIZZING: Students in grades 2-6 will be taking A.R. quizzes using classroom and library computers.
COMPUTER LAB: The computer lab may be scheduled for classes but must have a teacher or adult present during use.
SPARTHENIAN READERS: For students earning this award, there is a special presentation and assembly at the end of the school year. Please refer to your matrix for requirements.