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How many books can kids check out?
Students in Nursery and Kinder do not check out books at this point in time. Starting in pre-first, our students start the checking out one book at a time in October/November. As the year progresses and the students show that they are community minded and responsible users of books, we up the number to two, or even sometimes 3 books at a time!

For grades 1-5, students may check out 3 books at a time. Students who do not show that they are community minded and responsible about using library books and returning them on time may risk losing the privilege to take out three at a time.

When do library books have to be returned?
Library books are due 10 school days after they have been checked out. Weekends and days that we are not in school do not count towards the 10 days.

When is the library open?
The library opens officially at 8 AM, or whenever Ms. K or Mrs. Daifi arrives (frequently before 8 AM). The library closes at 4:45 every day except for Wednesday, when we close at 4 PM due to professional development.

When can students start checking out books?
Students are restricted from checking out books during the first week of school in order for the library to prepare for book check out.

What if a student loses a book?
The student will be responsible for paying for the cost of the book. Students can see your librarians, Ms. K or Mrs. Daifi for the price of the book. Unfortunately, do to bookkeeping procedures, if the book is later found, we are unable to reimburse the cost of the book.

What if a student damages a book?
Depending on the extent of the damage, the student may need to pay for a new copy of the book. Ms. K will make the determination regarding whether or not the book is damaged enough to need replacement.

What are the fines that my student owes for overdue books?
In order to encourage community mindedness and responsibility, we charge students 2 dh per day, per book. This is not a punishment directed toward the student, more a helpful reminder to be responsible with books. This fine can be paid in the bookkeeping office after the student has received a print out of the fines from the library. Please remember that if a student owes more than 50 dh in fines or has a book over 2 weeks overdue that they will not receive their report card. We will occasionally waive fines in times of exceptional circumstances, such as an extended illness.

Where can I pay the fines that my student owes?
In bookkeeping with Mustapha and Beth Teves.

What if a student returns a library book but it still shows up in the computer as "Checked Out" to that student?
Please let us know. We occasionally make mistakes and think we have checked a book in, but in reality we have not. Please be aware that sometimes books accidentally get left in backpacks, desks, shelves etc. in the classroom, and don't make it to the library. Other times, students forget to put the book in the book return and put it right back on the shelf! Oops!

What if the book a student wants is always checked out to someone else?
Once again, please let us know, we can put it on hold for students!

What if my student gets an overdue notice?
If the student is still reading the book, then they need to bring it to us so it can be renewed. If they are done reading it, then they need to return it and pay the fine for the book as soon as possible.