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Our Library at Arthur A. Leach School Students and staff are welcome in this shared space that is respectful of the learning of all. Ms. Sweetland Library Technician Ms. Tosh McNeill Teacher-librarian

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2 Simple Library Expectations: 1.Use your time effectively 2.Be considerate of the learning of others Computers are for research/class assignments (Games not permitted.) Food and drinks outside the library Clean-up after yourself To be respectful of the learning of others..

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Welcome to Arthur A. Leach Library Check out the different sections in the library!

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Nonfiction Section

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What Can I Find in the Reference Section? Dictionaries Thesauruses Atlases Almanacs Other useful resource materials

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Graphic Novels

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The Reading Room Our Quiet Zone

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Periodicals/Magazines One of the most popular sections in the library!

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Lets Not Forget the Fiction Section High Interest Books

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Mystery and Series Books

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We have great Sophisticated Picture Books

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Sophisticated Picture Books

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Older Reader Section

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How Can I Find a Book? Destiny Shelf markers/signs Reserve cart Book displays MYRCA bulletin board Shelving cart

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Frequently Asked Questions Books are taken out for 2 cycles. Book exchange is generally once/cycle. Books on the Reference shelf/cart cannot be taken out as they are shared with other classes. Students who return books on time can take out up to 3 books. If a book is checked out right now, you can have your name put on the hold list.

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Computer and Library Expectations

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Great Ways to Get Involved Library Leaders Student Book Club Writers Club Sign up now here in the library!

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Library Time Report to class then arrive with teacher Sit 4/table in the nonfiction section Announcements Find the right reading/research materials Return to your seat and read, read, read Teacher decides comfy spots/computers Last 5 minutes clean up around you and push in your chair sign out material or put them on the Reserve shelf or put them in the return bin Line up at the door with teacher Happy Reading!

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Leaving the Library When leaving the library please use the main library doors by the office The Reading Room door is only to be used in two situations: when you are with an adult when there is a fire drill

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Read On!