Library Skills

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Frequently Asked Questions:

When are library books due?
Library books are due each week on the child's library day.

How can I encourage my child to read?
Try these tips for encouraging children to read.

What happens when a book is lost or destroyed?
Material borrowed from the library that becomes lost or is destroyed must be paid for before the summer vacation.

What happens during the library class?
Children have age appropriate lessons from the Baltimore County Library Scope and Sequence. Lessons can emphasize responsibility such as book care and library etiquette, library organization such as identifying the different sections of the library, the Dewey Decimal System, and the use of the library catalog, or using media to acquire information with lessons on the use of encyclopedias, how to read and use nonfiction materials, and internet resources.

What is Accelerated Reader?
Read this page to answer all of your questions.

Why should my child read during the summer?
Read these reasons and tips.

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