Smoketown Library Rules Smoketown Library Rules ContractContract

Remember:“…every librarian needs

to be a little bit of a dragon—or else,

WHO WOULD GUARD THE BOOKS?”

(From The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy; illustrated by Michael P. White, Peachtree Publishers, Ltd., 1994.)

The Smoketown Library Rules

Be safe– Example: Keep all four chair legs on the floor

Be responsible– Example: Return items in good condition and

on time Be respectful

– Example: Read silently at the tables

Rules Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

Expectations Always walk Handle books and book sticks appropriately

Enter the library quietly

Sit in designated area

Keep hands to yourself

Read quietly at the tables or in line

Be aware of others

Return items in good condition and on time

Wait patiently for help

Be aware of objects (power cords, etc.)

Put books on the proper cart

Share materials nicely

Keep all four chair legs on the floor

Use book sticks to mark your place

Use inside voices during book selection

Rules Chart

Miss Lotty’s Library Rules*

MIND YOUR LIBRARY MANNERS

Treat a book like you treat a friend—you don’t wipe your nose on your friend.

Remember to check hurt books into our Book Hospital! Return books when due, so others can enjoy. (This is a

library, not a bookstore!) If you need help, ask! Quiet, please. (Whisper in the library; yell on the

playground.)

Good Rule – Bad Rule?

Miss Lotty’s Library Rules*

Do not touch the books FOR DISPLAY ONLY A place for everything, and that’s where it stays. Books that depict cruelty to dragons should never have

been published in the first place. No 398.2s in the 500s, and absolutely no fiction among

the biographies.

(*from The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy)

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions…

How many items may I borrow?

I may borrow 2 items from the I may borrow 2 items from the library at a time (exceptions are library at a time (exceptions are made when I have research made when I have research assignments and need additional assignments and need additional materials)materials)

When may I visit the library?

Although I have a scheduled library Although I have a scheduled library time, I may visit the library any day time, I may visit the library any day of the week to exchange materials I of the week to exchange materials I have finished withhave finished with

When is my library day?

On the day of my scheduled library On the day of my scheduled library visit, cycle day #_____, I am visit, cycle day #_____, I am responsible for bringing in whatever responsible for bringing in whatever materials I have signed out; materials I have signed out; somesome materials may be renewed if I have materials may be renewed if I have not finished with themnot finished with them

What are the consequences if I forget a book?

I will not be permitted to sign out I will not be permitted to sign out more books until I return the ones I more books until I return the ones I have forgotten have forgotten

The class will not receive a ROBOT The class will not receive a ROBOT (Returned Our Books On Time) (Returned Our Books On Time) awardaward

What if I accidentally damage a book?

I am responsible for returning materials I am responsible for returning materials in the same good condition that I found in the same good condition that I found themthem– If a book is in need of repair, I should take it If a book is in need of repair, I should take it

to Mrs. Soule to fix; I should NEVER try to to Mrs. Soule to fix; I should NEVER try to repair it myself!repair it myself!

What if I accidentally damage a book and can’t be repaired?

If a book is lost or damaged (beyond If a book is lost or damaged (beyond repair) while under my care, I will need to repair) while under my care, I will need to pay to replace the book before I will be pay to replace the book before I will be permitted to sign out more bookspermitted to sign out more books

What can I do to make sure I take good care of my books?

– Washing hands when necessary before reading

– Keeping books in a special, safe place at home away from pets and young brothers and sisters

– Using a 2-gallon Ziploc baggie for protection inside backpacks that carry lunch pails, too

– Using a bookmark

What is expected of me?

I understand the Library Rules and agree I understand the Library Rules and agree to respect themto respect them

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