What are the library rules?

• Bring your planner to check out books
• Behave appropriately and clean up after yourself
• Use computers appropriately.  Only print an assignment one time.
• No one is allowed in the library if Miss Motter is not there.

What’s in the Media Center?

• Over 8,000 books
• 100+ magazines
• The Cecil Whig and The Baltimore Sun - daily
  
• 29 computers
• 1 printer

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

My book is late.  How much do I owe?

• Day 1-5 late…no fines
  Day 6+…5¢ a day up to $2.00
• 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.

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
• National Geographic Kids
• Nick
• Scouting
• Boys' Life
• Smithsonian
• National Georgraphic

Other questions?

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

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