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Welcome to the Carpenter Middle School Library! As a Middle School student you may use the library for book exchange, research, homework assistance and as a reading space. The library is open at various times during the school day to study, read, and check out and return books.
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Librarian - Carol Valdez
Library Assistant - Houmame Elmourabiti
Library phone: 469-752-5027

Working in the Library

  • The library is usually open both before (8:00 - 8:25) and after school (3:30 - 4:00). If you need to complete a research project in the library after school, please consult Mrs. Valdez to confirm whether the library is available for use.
  • You must have an agenda or a pass to visit the library during the school day.
  • When you enter the library, you must get your pass signed and sign your name, the time and the name of the teacher who sent you on the sign-in/out sheet.
  • When you leave the library, you must get your pass signed again and put the time on the sign-in/out sheet.
  • When you visit the library, you are expected to have something to do, whether it is checking out or returning a book, reading, or working on assignments.
  • No food, drink, or gum is allowed.
  • No electronic devices, including cell phones, are allowed in the library.
 
Circulation and Fines
 
  • Books from the general collection are circulated for two weeks and may be renewed as often as needed.
  • Students are expected to return books on time. Students with overdue books will lose the privilege of borrowing or renewing library books until their obligations are fulfilled.
  • No overdue fines are accrued.
  • All reference books may be checked out at the end of the school day for overnight use and must be returned the next morning.
  • Magazines are available for overnight checkout.
  • Students are responsible for the cost of lost or damaged books checked out in their name.

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