This document provides an overview of library policies and programs for students at Forest Street School. It introduces the library staff, Ms. Knight and Mrs. Meredith, and outlines proper behavior expectations. Students are instructed on checking out books, using computers, participating in reading challenges and book awards. The library offers various activities throughout the year to promote reading.

1. Library Orientation 2014

2. Library Staff
•Ms. Knight,
Librarian
•Mrs. Meredith,
Library Clerk

3. How to behave in the
library…
• Listen to Ms. Knight, Mrs. Meredith, and your teacher,
and follow all directions.
• Use appropriate voice level at the appropriate times.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
• Respect library property and the property of others.
• Return books and materials to the proper place.
• Keep food, drinks, candy, and gum out of the library.
• There should always be six feet on the floor when
you’re seated.
• Running is not permitted in the library.

4. What to do when you come
into the library…
• Come in quietly.
• Sign the guest book at the podium.
• Bring your library books to the “Return
Books Here” cart.
• Place your passes on the front desk.
• Begin looking for books or using the
computer. (Make sure you’re doing what
your teacher sent you to do!)

5. When can you check out
books?
• You may check out books at any time.
• You must have a pass from a teacher.
• You can check out any time your
teacher allows you to come to the
library.
• You cannot check out books if you have
reached the limit for your grade level or
if you have overdue books out.

6. How do you find books?
• Ask Ms. Knight or Mrs. Meredith to help you.
• Use the OPAC to search for the books you want.
• Browse the collection.
– Red – Everybody books
– Blue – Fiction books
– Yellow – Nonfiction books
– Green – Biographies
– Book award books
• Picture books – clear box at the end of 1st Everybody shelf
• Children’s books – black crate on long Fiction shelf
– Other sections – Comic books/graphic novels, foreign
language, I Spy, reference, Ms. Knight’s picks
• Use your library folder as your shelf marker.

7. Remember that
you can’t check out
two books from the
same series, two
comic books, or two
book award books at
the same time.

8. When you’re ready to
check out books…
• Make sure you have your library folder. You cannot
check out books without your folder.
• Give your folder and the books you want to Ms.
Knight or Mrs. Meredith at the circulation desk.
• Kindergarten and 1st grade may check out one
book from the red “Everybody” section or one book
from the Everybody Nonfiction crates.
• 2nd through 5th grades may check out two books.

9. How should library books be
treated?
• Wash your hands! Don’t handle library books when you have dirty
hands.
• Don’t leave books outside!
• Don’t get the books wet! Water ruins books. Keep your library books in
a dry, safe place.
• Keep your library books away from pets and baby brothers or sisters. 
• Handle with care. Books should not be tossed around.
• Turn one page at a time. Be gentle, and don’t tear the pages.
• Use a bookmark to save your place. Do not turn the page corners down!
• DO NOT write or mark in library books!
• Return your books on time so that others may enjoy them.
• Don’t try to fix damaged books yourself. Let Ms. Knight or Mrs. Meredith
repair books.

10. Reminder:
Your Library folders
MUST stay at school.
Do not EVER take them
home, write on them, or
put stickers on them!

11. Computer Use
• You must have a pass from your teacher if you
want to use the computer for:
– Internet research
– Library blog
– Edmodo
– Other programs like Word, PowerPoint,
Compass, First in Math…
• You do not need a pass from a teacher if you
want to use the OPAC.

12. When it’s time to go back
to class…
• Are your books checked out?
• Have you left the library looking better than when you
came in?
• Do you have your library folder with you?
If you’ve done all of these things, you’ve had a
successful library visit! If you’ve come to the
library with a class, line up next to the magazine
shelves. Remember to exit through the door
next to the circulation desk.

13. Book Awards
• Read five of the Picture Book
Award nominees
(Kindergarten-2nd grade) or
five Children’s Book Award
nominees (3rd-5th grade).
• Vote for your favorite book in
February!

14. Reading Challenges
• Each quarter, students
(and teachers) will be challenged to read as
many pages as possible.
• You’ll receive your first reading challenge sheet
today. You can read any books you choose.
• Turn in your challenge sheets at the end of each
9 weeks for the chance to receive special
recognition.
• Top readers in each grade level will receive
prizes.

15. Other things to look for this
year…
• Battle of the Books
• Star Wars Reads Day
• Two Book Fairs
• Greenville Road Warriors reading program
• Halloween ComicFest
• Picture Book Month (November)
• Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars
• School Library Month (April)
• Free Comic Book Day (May)
• Children’s Book Week (May)

16. Don’t forget that
your summer
reading logs are
due on Friday,
August 29th!
Did you read 500
pages…or more!?

17. Remember to
visit the FSS
Library blog
frequently to
see what’s
going on in
the library!

18. WFSS News Team
• Open to 4th and 5th grade students
• Interested students must:
– Complete a news team application and have
approval from parents.
– Get at least one teacher recommendation.
– Audition with Ms. Knight.
• News team members must be at school by
7:30am to prepare and record the day’s
broadcast.
• See Ms. Knight for an application packet.

19. Any
questions?