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The LRC's Library Program

Library Overview
The library in the LRC is a place for children to hear stories, read, and enjoy books. But it is also a place to learn. While we strive to surround children with books and immerse them with a love of literature and reading, the LRC is also a place to teach the children about information literacy--which is the ability to locate and evaluate information from a variety of diverse sources. Books remain an important resource to meet this goal. Throughout the year, all students will receive instructions on reference and/or library skills. Students will learn how to locate books, use the computerized card catalog, and acquire information literacy skills.

Library Schedule
The library schedule at Bell-Graham is designed to be open and flexible. While all grade levels have a scheduled library book check-out time once a week, children are always welcome in the LRC to exchange books and browse. Likewise, teachers may bring their entire class to the LRC to use the resources we have available whenever it fits into their classroom curriculum.

Checking out Books
All library items (books and magazines) are checked out for two weeks. Students may renew a book twice, but they must bring the item to the LRC to be renewed. We are always reminding the children about the importance of returning their books on time and how forming this habit helps the students as well as the LRC staff. Books will circulate more often and the staff can better track the book's location resulting in fewer lost books. Notices are sent home as a reminder to return any books that are overdue. We do not charge overdue fees, but children will not be able to check out any books until an overdue book is returned.

Lost Book Policy
If your child loses a book, he or she needs to notify the LRC staff so the book can be marked lost in our circulation computer. Once we are notified, your child will again be able to check out books. A lost book notice will be sent home with the cost to replace the book. Please have your child bring us a check made out to Bell-Graham, or the exact amount in cash to pay for a replacement book. We ask that you continue looking for the book and if it's found, to return it to us. If you find a lost book that was paid for, the LRC will issue a refund if the book is returned during the current school year.