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Library Program Goal

Brock’s Library Learning Commons fosters confident lifelong learners who are enthusiastic readers, skillful inquirers and critical thinkers. Brock Library is a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative learning space that cultivates responsible and ethical users of ideas and information.

Hours

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Closed Mondays and Fridays.

Before school: 8:45 - 8:57 (bell to line up). Students in all grades welcome. Families welcome.

During school: Open Book exchanges for grades 2-7 9:00-9:30 and 2:42-3:03 T, W, Th. During scheduled full class book exchanges.

After school: 3:03-3:15. Students in all grades welcome. Families welcome.

Book Exchange Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
CLOSED	Div. 6	Div. 9 Div. 7	Div. 3 Div. 8	CLOSED

All other divisions (Div. 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12) can exchange books during any of the 6 open book exchanges on Tues, Wed, or Thursdays. Their teachers may also schedule a class book exchange when needed.

Borrowing Policies

Maximum Book Checkouts

• Kindergarten - 1 book
• Primary - 5 books
• Intermediate - 5+ books

Loan period

• Picture books & Graphics: 1 week
• Everything else: 3 weeks

Students may renew the book unless someone is waiting for it. Students are asked to return the books earlier if they are done with them so more students can enjoy them.

Fees

• No overdue/late fines
• If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the cost of replacing the book will be charged.
• As with all school fees, if paying for lost or damaged books is a financial difficulty, please let us know.

Collaborative Teaching

At Brock, Ms. Doran, the teacher-librarian, collaborates with classroom teachers and resource teachers to enrich student learning.