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FAQS

Library Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the library open?

A: The library is open daily from 7:25am until 2:30pm. 

Q: When can students come to check out books?

A: The library is open to all 2nd-5th graders from 7:25 - 7:45 for early morning independent checkout. Preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade have a 30-minute scheduled class each week.  Second through fifth grade teachers may schedule a class checkout.  All other instruction is scheduled based on need and curriculum alignment.  Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers may also collaborate with me on a project in addition to their normally scheduled class. 

Q: How many books can students check out?

A: Checkout limits by grade: Kindergarten – 1 book, 1st grade – 2 books, 2nd–3rd grade – 3 books, 4th–5th grade – 5 books.

Q: How long can students keep their books?

A: Loan Periods are determined by the type of book. 

  • Picture books, graphic novels, most nonfiction → 2 weeks

  • Chapter books & longer nonfiction → 3 weeks

  • Books may be renewed for an additional 2–3 weeks

Q: What if a student has an overdue book?

A: There are no fines for overdue books. I do send reminders home when a book is overdue. At the end of the second quarter, please make sure all library books are returned or renewed so students can continue checking out new ones.

Q: What if a book is lost or damaged?

A: I understand that accidents happen! There is no charge for a lost or damaged book but we accept donations of $5 or $10 to help purchase replacement books for our library. You can make a donation online at www.k12paymentcenter.com (select Estes Hills Library Donations).

Q: What if I returned the book to the Chapel Hill Public Library?

A: Don’t worry—our books do not check in at the public library. If an EH book is returned there by mistake, the staff will set it aside until someone is able to pick it up. If you believe you may have returned a book to CHPL, you can simply ask a staff member there to retrieve it for you. I do stop by to check for EH books occasionally, but not on a weekly basis.