Library Media Center

Welcome to the MVES Library, home of the Mustangs! Once (and sometimes twice) a week, your child's class will visit the library media center during their resource rotation. In the library we will conduct lessons, read books, develop a love of reading, and participate in activities that promote literacy and research skills.

Students will have an opportunity to check out books each week. Books are checked out for one week at a time and must be returned before new books are checked out to the student. Students may also renew their books for an additional week at a time, up to 3 weeks, but the book must be present to renew. Remember to bring library books back to be returned or renewed on your library day. Students may return their books and check out new books at any time during the school day.

Kindergarten students will start the year off checking out 1 book and will have the chance to increase their checkout limit as they show responsible book care. Students in grades 1-5 may check out up to 3 books at a time.

There are no late fees for books. Books that are lost or damaged beyond repair will incur a fee for the price of the book. Please send exact change or a check for the cost of the book in an envelope marked "library". Checks can be made payable to Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Refunds can be made for lost books that are later returned in good condition. Looking for the online library catalog? Click the link here or on the menu to the left of the page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your support! I'm looking forward to a GREAT year in the library, getting to know your child as a reader this year!

Library Tips:

· Remember to return and/or renew library materials each time you have library resource. Books may be renewed for up to 3 weeks.

· Overdue notices are sent home periodically.

· Students can put up to two books on hold at a time. Once the book comes in, we will give a notice to the teacher so that the student may come pick it up.

· Payment for lost or damaged books is expected. The fee will be the replacement cost for a new or similar book and is quoted on the overdue notice. Please pay with exact cash or with a check made payable to Mt. Vernon Elementary School. Send the payment to school in an envelope marked "Library." Refunds for books found at a later date in good condition will be made.

· Looking for a book that we DON’T have in our library? Click this link to make a suggestion!