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General Information

Topsfield Elementary School Libraries

 

 

When does my class check out books?

 

Your class will visit the library once a week for a lesson and check out time.

 

How many books may I check out at a time?

 

Kindergarten and First Grade: 1 book

 

Second Grade:  1 book (September-December)/2 books (January-June)

Third Grade-Sixth Grade:  2 books

 Exceptions to the checkout limits will be made when students are working on a class project or when they need books upon special request of a teacher.

 
I lost or damaged a book, what do I do? 

 

At the Proctor School library, books that are lost or damaged must be paid for or replaced. Before taking payment for a book we request that you look everywhere possible at home. We will ask the classroom teacher to check classroom shelves. We also double-check the shelves in the library. Once we have exhausted all possibilities a check can be sent in for the cost of the book. Checks should be made out to: Town of Topsfield.  If you would like to replace the book, a similar copy (hardcover for a lost hardcover, etc) can be sent in with your child. 

 

My child checked out a book I’m not sure is appropriate for him/her to read. What should I do?

All books in our library meet selection policy rules approved by the School Board. This does not mean that every book is appropriate for every child due to interest, readability or content. Teachers and library staff help students make selections by teaching about what good books include and how to decide if a book is right for you. We ask new readers to look for books that have pictures. After this coaching, checkout decisions are up to the students. We suggest reading with your child as a wonderful strategy for knowing what books your student enjoys reading.