Library opens from 7:30-8:00 and 4:10-4:30 daily. Library Orientation Welcome to Marcia R. Garza Elementary Library! Mrs. Marquez Librarian Library opens from 7:30-8:00 and 4:10-4:30 daily.

Library Rules Enter and exit QUIETLY while walking. Follow directions the first time they are given. Talk softly to avoid bothering others. Respect materials and equipment. Use the library to read, study, browse and learn. Return materials on time.

What do you expect the library to be like? As a group list what you expect at the library. How should it look? How should it sound?

Disruptions Loud talking Horseplay Running Disrepectfulness WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

If you cannot follow the library rules you will be sent back to class. Library is a privilege! If you cannot follow the library rules you will be sent back to class.

Housekeeping Table Signs Kleenex Trash Bathroom pass

Library Procedures Entering the library Use front door. Walk in quietly. Remain in the line. Place returns on top of circulation desk Sit down at tables in the order you came in line.

Checking out with your class After the lesson… The quietest table will go check out first. Please wait quietly while waiting your turn. Use a shelf marker when looking for a book.

Keep it neat Everything in the library has a special place. Please don’t put books back in the wrong place. If you don’t know where it goes, put it on the return cart.

Library Catalog Scrap Paper Library catalog guide

When you are ready to check out… Come to the circulation desk. Make sure to wait your turn. Place your shelf marker in the basket. Turn your book over to the back cover to make check out go quicker. State your name. When you are done checking out go find a quiet place to read or test. *Remember: Do not go to the side of the Checkout Desk to ask a question. Get in line and wait your turn or ask someone else.

AR Testing You may AR test after the library lesson. Use the computers on the main floor FIRST. Only use the study nook, if the computers on the main floor are being used. ONE person per computer.

AR Goals Grade Level Goal 1st 6 2nd 18 3rd 10 4th 12 5th 13

Weekly Checkpoint 1st grade- earn 2 points per week 2nd grade- earn 3 points per week 3rd grade- earn 3 points per week 4th grade- earn 3 points per week 5th grade- earn 4 points per week

Now what do I do? After you check out, you can: Read AR test Play boggle your mind Read an ebook (ask permission first) Research a topic on the encyclopedia (ask permission first)

Time to go Push in chairs. Clean up table. Put borrowed books on the return cart. Wait to be called. Line up at the back door.

Our books we’re holding at our sides, How do we line up? Our books we’re holding at our sides, We're lined up straight and tall, Mouths are closed and eyes look ahead; We’re ready for the hall.