This week, everyone had their first chance to check out a library book, or two. And they did so with no problem following our COVID-safe protocols. I was also very pleased to introduce our wonderful, new Library Aide: Miss Caitlin Pippins! We’re here to serve every day throughout the school year. (Masks came off for a quick smile after school.) |
- Everyone wears a mask in the library. A large container of hand sanitizer is at the ready before anyone browses the books. We also sanitize books after they're checked in, before we put them back on the shelves.
- Books are due back after 1 week for K-2 and 2 weeks for Gr. 3-8 (the due-date card inside the back cover is the reminder, not a bookmark.)
- A checkout can be renewed in the library; the student just checks it out again.
- Overdue books: another library book cannot be checked out while there is an overdue book on a student’s record. Returning the book(s) clears the record (no fee).
- The only time we charge a fee is for a lost book, which doesn’t happen until we’ve sent several reminders to look for the book (because we’d always rather get the book back.)
- A school backpack is the best place to keep a school library book whenever it’s not being read (away from drink bottles please!)
I hope our students love our school library! Did you know that reading fiction helps develop empathy? And that that there’s a direct correlation between reading habits and success in life? Those are just some of the reasons that our aim is to empower every student to make a positive connection with books and information.
Please always feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or a book recommendation. Happy reading!