Library Policy

CHECK OUT POLICY:

*Students in grades TK-2nd may check out one book per week.

*Students in grades 3rd-5th may check out two books per week.

*Students in grades 6th-8th may check out three books per week.

Books must be returned in order for a student to check out another book. If a student has 2 or 3 books checked out and returns one book, then they may check out a new book.

OVERDUE POLICY:

There is a one day grace period for overdue books. The overdue fine is 25 cents a day per book for 1st - 8th grade and 5 cents a day per book for indergarten, not including weekends or holidays. If a student is absent, they do not need to pay a fine, provided they return the book the day they return to school. However, they will need to tell me they have been absent. Most teachers are usually willing to allow students to take care of library business at the start of each school day. It is the student's responsibility to see that his/her books are returned and fines paid. Not being able to visit the library will not be an excuse for not paying the fine.

DAMAGED/LOST BOOK POLICY:

Because students share library books with other students, they are encouraged to be good stewards of library materials. Please help your child find a safe place for his/her library book and make sure they hold them carefully, use paper bookmarks, and keep them away from food, water, young siblings, pets and the elements.

Lost or damaged books must be paid for (the price of the book and a $5.00 processing fee) before another book may be checked out. A book is considered lost when it is one month overdue. Money paid for a lost book will be refunded if the book is returned undamaged within a month. However, the overdue fine will be subtracted from the amount refunded. After a month, no refunds will be given. At this point, the book can be kept by the student, or donated to the library.