Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in the Media Center?

• Over 8,000 books
• 15 computers
• 13 iBooks
• 1 printer
• Free books!  :)

When can I visit the library?

• During homeroom with a pass 
• Students come with their Language Arts class approximately once a month

Where do I return my books?

• In the book drop in the hallway
  

What can I check out?

• Books for 3 weeks
• Magazines for 1 week

What magazines are available?

• Skateboarding
• Dirt Rider
• GamePro
• GameInformer
  
• Car and Driver
• ESPN
• Sports Illustrated
  
• Girl’s Life
• Discovery Girls
• J-14
• Justine
  
• Dog Fancy
• Cat Fancy
• Horse and Rider
• National Geographic Kids

My book is late.  How much do I owe?

• There is a 5-day grace period for late books with no charge.  After the 6th day, students are charged 5¢ a day, with a maximum fee of $2.00 per book. 
• Students cannot attend school dances or check out material if they have overdue books and/or fines on their account. 
• Students can clear their account by either paying their fine with money OR they may donate a can good (1 can good for a fine $1.00 and less, 2 can goods for $2.00, etc.)

I lost my book.  What do I do?

• Students are required to pay the replacement cost of the book. 
• If the book is later found, the student will be reimbursed.

What happens if I damage my library book?

• Library books must be returned in the same condition they were checked out in.  Depending on the severity of the damages, the student may be required to pay up to the replacement value of the book.

Other questions?

• Contact Miss Motter at lmotter@ccps.org or call (410) 996-6010

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