Library

The Minter Creek Elementary School Library provides materials to promote the love of reading, to support the curriculum, and the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).

It is our mission that our students will become lovers of reading, independent library users, informed users of information, and life-long learners.

Students visit the library on both a scheduled and independent basis. Each class has a regular weekly time slot for book exchange and a library skills lesson. Individual students may visit during the day with teacher permission.

Number of books students may check out at any one time:

Kindergarten      1
First Grade         2
Second Grade    2
Third grade         3
Fourth Grade      3
Fifth grade          3

This reflects the number of books a student may have out at any one time, however, students have access to the library daily and may come down each day to return and borrow new books.

Length of loan is two weeks; however, renewal is possible provided the book is not on hold for another patron.

Damaged and lost book policy:

Accidents happen.  Puppies chew (usually new) books, juice containers leak in backpacks, younger siblings use them for creative art projects,  and books get left on the playground the day it rains.   Most children are responsible and if a book becomes accidentally damaged, we stress the responsibility to report and, if necessary, to replace a book which gets damaged while in their care.

If a book page accidentally rips, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We use special book tapes and glue, which resists heat and won't discolor.  Return the book with a note and we will repair it.

If a book is lost or becomes damaged beyond use, you will be billed for the replacement cost.   You may replace the book, provided the same title is replaced. 

Accelerated Reader (AR) Quiz Link

http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/kids-teens/kids/about-books/read-books.htm