Mrs. Connelly

Commonly asked circulation questions

1. How long are books checked out for?
2. How much are overdue fines?
3. How many books can be checked out?
4. Can I check out a book if I owe a fine or have an overdue book?
5. Can reference books be checked out?
6. Can parents check out books from the library?

How long are books checked out for?

Books are checked out for 2 weeks; renewals for additional 2 
weeks.  
Exception: books may not be renewed if the book is needed by 
another student 
for an assignment.  Students may reserve books for 2 weeks.

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How much are overdue fines?

Fines are 10 cents a day, not including weekends, holidays, or 
days students 
are absent.  Books must be returned the first day back to 
school.  A one (1) 
day grace period is given, but fines of 10 cents per day will be 
included if 
the book is not returned by the end of the grace period.

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How many books can be checked out?

PK & Kinder    1 book                  
1st grade      2 books
2-3 grade      3 books
4-8 grade      4 books
Additional library books may be checked out if needed for a 
report such as 
Middle School research papers.
 
If a student is not able to keep up with numerous books checked 
out at a 
time, then student may only have 1 book checked out at a time.

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Can I check out a book if I owe a fine or have an overdue book?

No, not until the overdue book is returned and the fine paid.  
Overdue 
notices for late books or fees will be posted via RenWeb each 
month.

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Can reference books be checked out?

Reference books, including encyclopedias, thesauruses, 
dictionaries, and 
magazines are for in-library use only.

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Can parents check out books from the library?

The library has a collection of parenting books located in the 
PARENT 
CORNER.  Over 100 titles dealing with important parenting issues, 
cooking, 
arts and crafts, etc. are available for parent check out.  
Parents may use 
their student's library card.

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