Dear Parent or Guardian,

• Why hasn’t my child brought home a library book yet?

Since the beginning of school students have been learning about proper book care.  Until children have learned these skills, they do not take a book home.

• When does my child start checking out books?

Starting today your child will be able to receive a library book each time he/she comes to the library.

• Is there any reason why my child cannot get a book?

  Yes.  Students may not check out a book if they have not returned their book from the previous week.  Also, students that loose or damage a book cannot get another book until the lost or damaged book is paid for.

• How long can my child have a book out?

  A book can be checked out until the child has library again.  For example, if your child has library on Day 3, they would need to bring the book back the next Day 3.

• Why isn’t my child choosing her own books from the shelves?

Each child is provided with at least 20 books at their table to choose from.  Also, if a child has a special request I will provide them with a specific book.  This is done because there are over 1,000 easy books for primary students.  If I allowed all K-2 students to choose from the shelves, students often could not make up their minds, students would fight about the books, and the shelves would be unusable by anyone else.

• What exactly does my child do in library class?

Every student receives 40 minutes of library instruction every 4 days.  During that time, 10 minutes is used for book exchange.  The remaining time students are taught basic reading and literature appreciation skills.  Some examples of activities are:  creating alphabet books, writing stories, learning about certain authors, and many other activities.

• How can I contact the librarian?

The best time to call is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. or e-mail Mrs. Long at:  along@homercenter.org.   You can also send a note in with your child.

I sincerely hope that your child enjoys library class and that you have a better understanding of what happens in the library.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me here at the school.

Here’s to a year filled with reading enjoyment,

Mrs. Long 
MSLS
Librarian

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