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Welcome to the Phelan Library!
This library is a physical and digital environment where students can strengthen their natural inquisitive nature, foster their love of reading, and experience powerful learning experiences across all curricular areas. And we have lots of fun!
Library Resources
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Library CatalogSearch for books in the Phelan Library by genre, title, author, or series. Read the book description to see if it is a good fit. Then find out if it is checked in.
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District Library Services
Access the district catalog and online resources. Find out more about the district's book selection process.
Library Programming
Check Out Policies
Are students charged fines for overdue books?
There are no fines for overdue books. However, materials overdue by 30 days or more are assumed to be lost and a replacement fee will be assessed. If you feel our records are in error, kindly email the librarian.
How many books do the students check out?
1st semester:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade = 1 book (The book stays in the classroom.)
2nd - 5th grade = 2 books
(Both books must be returned before the student may check out.)
2nd semester:
Kindergarten = 1 book (The book stays in the classroom.)
1st grade- 5th grade= 2 books
(Both books must be returned before the student may check out.)
As a special reward, sometimes students will be allowed to check out 3 books.
When are library books due?
Library materials are due back every week or every time the student comes to the library. Books may be renewed up to 2 times if there are no hold requests.
What can students do to take care of their books?
Students should keep their books in their backpacks or in a safe place where the books are easy to find.
Students should keep liquids and food away from library books at all times. Library books should not be put in backpacks with water bottles or other liquids.
Students should not write or color in their library books. They also should not allow younger siblings to write or color in their library books.
What happens if a student loses or damages a book?
If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, it must be paid for. The librarian will notify the you if a Lost/Damaged fee has been placed on your child's account. Payment should be in exact cash (change cannot be made). Send the payment to school in a sealed envelope marked "Attention Library." Payment is refundable if a lost book is found and returned in good condition within one year from the date the fee was paid. Please keep in mind that library books have a special binding that makes them more expensive than regular books.