FAQ

The library is open at  8:00 am.
The library is open after school until 3:15 PM.

Click on the Destiny Widget on your iPad.  You can search to see if we have the book in the library or on MackinVIA.

I try to keep the library open as much as possible.

If there is not a class in the library, students may come to the library with permission from their teacher anytime after the first ten minutes of each period. Students can to the library during lunch if they get a lunch pass. 

No!  Come on in!

You just need your lunch number and we will take care of the rest!  We can even help you get a public library card and get you hooked up with Libby For E-Books. 

Please don't be scared of the librarian if you lose a book!

Don't worry about it!  Things happen in middle school.  I want you to feel welcome in the library and not scared of the librarian.  If you lose a book it might still be on your record so please come tell me so I can take it off.      

I don't want to get in the way of your reading.

Students can check out as many books as they want.  If you have 10 books still out, we will talk a bit about getting some of them back. 

If you are still reading your book and need more time, keep on reading! 

You might get a friendly email reminder to turn in books that you checked out a while ago.  If you are still reading it, keep on reading it and ignore the email.  If you are are finished with it or not reading it anymore, please return the book so others can read it.  Chances are, it's a pretty popular book and others are waiting.  

YES!

St. Paul Public Libraries give all students a library card.  If you go to a public library you are able to check out up to 10 books!  You also have access to their huge ebook collection, LIBBY.