• The library is open daily from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except on days when there is early dismissal.
• Students coming to the library during class time must have a signed hall pass and must sign the visitor’s log at the circulation counter.
• Student’s coming to the library during nutrition and lunch do not need a hall pass.

Library Courtesies

• Respect others by working quietly and keeping your work area neat and clean.
• Reshelf reference books and magazines when you are done with them; leave all other books at the end of the table or on the book cart.
• Push your chair under the table when you are ready to leave.
• Do not bring food, drinks, candy or gum into the library.

Checking Out Books

• Students must present their Porter Student ID when checking out books.
• Books may be checked out for two weeks and can be renewed once.
• Students may have a maximum of three library books out at any given time. 
• Reference books and magazines are for library use only, they may not be checked out.
• Students may not check out books if they have an overdue book.
• Students may not check books out of the library for another student.

Returning Books

• Return books on or before the date due.
• Place the returned book(s) on the circulation counter near the computer or give it to the person working at the counter.

Fines and Lost Books

• A fine of $.10 per day is charged for each book not returned on the date due.
• Fines are not charged for excused absences, school holidays or weekends.
• Students are required to pay for all lost or damaged books checked out under their name.
• Students who have a lost or overdue book may not check additional books out of the library until the book is returned or paid for.
• Eighth grade students who have outstanding library debts (fines/lost books) will not be able to participate class activities including the culmination ceremony.