FAQ

Questions for Students

How many books can I take out?

Students in JK-Grade 1 can take out 1 book at a time

Students in Grades 2-5 can take out up to 2 books at a time

Students in Grades 6-8 can take up to 5 books at a time

How long can I take a book out?

Loan periods are 2 weeks at a time. Renewing a book will extend the loan period by another 2 weeks. You can only renew a book up to a maximum of 3 times.

I lost a book? What do I do now?

The library does not issue or collect fines anymore, but the library system is still programmed to put "fines" on accounts with lost books. If you cannot find a lost book, have your teacher notify one the library technician to get them to remove the fine.

How do I place a Reserve?

Click here!

Questions for Teachers

We need multiples copies of the same book. Can the library get more copies?

If you need multiple copies of a certain book for a group project or class need, the library can borrow those books from other school in the HDSB network through an interlibrary loan request placed by the library technician.

Can I ask the library technician to pull and check out a bunch of books based on a theme for me?

Yes! The library technician will be more than happy to find a suitable list of books you need and check them out for you.

When is the library technician at my school?

The library technician will be in on all days of the week except Thursdays.