The library is open every day for students to come in and check out books. There is an open checkout time in the morning when an adult can help students. This time starts at the time buses release students and ends at 8:00 a.m. Students must check in with their classroom teacher first and get a library pass.

A student may keep a book for up to two weeks, after that time the book is considered overdue by our computer system, and the student will be sent a reminder notice. (These notices go home in the Monday folder.) If the student isn't finished reading the book yet, he or she just needs to bring the book back to the library to check it out again. If the student is finished with the book, he or she can return it and check out another book. Our library does not charge fines for overdue books, but students cannot check out another book until overdue books are returned or re-checked out.

Sometimes mistakes do happen, so if a student receives a notice but thinks the book was turned in, please drop me a note. I will generally ask the child to look again at home and in the classroom, and I will check the shelves for the book.

If a book is damaged, please send it back to school with a note. (Please don't try to repair the book yourself. We have some special mending materials that can sometimes work wonders!) Sometimes the book can be repaired. If the book cannot be repaired so that it can go back in the collection and be checked out again, you will receive a notice indicating the cost you will need to pay to replace the book. (Checks should be made out to Sternberger Elementary.)

If a book is lost, you will receive a notice indicating the cost you will need to pay to replace the book. (Checks should be made out to Sternberger Elementary.) If you pay for the book and find it later and it is in good shape, send the book back to school with a note. There is a form that I will send home that requires a parent or guardian's signature. Just sign the form and turn it in to the secretary in the office and she will begin processing your refund.