• YMS Library Expectations: Respect adults an classmates. Use materials Appropriately. Use school appropriate language.

    Looking for a book Option 1 search destiny. option 2 browse the shelves.

    Checking out a book:

    • Follow the library schedule to know when the library is open.  
    • Show Mrs. Porter your hall pass when visiting without your class or teacher. 
    • Find the book you want to check out. 
    • Bring the book to the circulation desk (check out counter). 
    • Give Mrs. Porter your first and last name to check out your book. 
    • Enjoy your reading! 

    Returning a book: 

    • Return books in good condition. 
    • Place books in the book return bin. 
    • Books can be returned any time. 
    • If you enjoyed your book, leave a review on our book review board. 

    Placing a hold on a book: 

    • Students may place a hold on a book if they are unable to get to the library. 
    • Books will be on hold for no more than 1 week once pulled and will not be fulfilled if 2 books have already been checked out.  
    • Books on hold will be delivered through your ELA teacher. 
    • If a book you want is already checked out, you will be placed in a queue in the order that you placed the hold. Your requested book will be delivered once it has been returned by the other patron. 
    • How to place a book on hold:
      • Log into Classlink.
      • Click on destiny.
      • Search for the book you are interested in.
      •  Click on details. 
      • Click place on hold. 
      • You should get a confirmation notice pop up that the book was placed on hold. 

    Reminders: 

    • Books are due 2 weeks after checkout. 
    • If you need an extension, see Mrs. Porter during open library hours. 
    • Students may check out up to 2 books. 
      • If students have a missing, lost, or overdue book on their account, they may only check out 1 book until their account is resolved. 
      • If students have 2 missing, lost, or overdue books on their account, they may not check out any books until their account is resolved. 
    • There are no late fees, but we do ask that you are considerate of others and return your book(s) in a timely fashion.
    • Books that are lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair must be replaced with the same title or have the replacement fee paid. 
    • Books that require parental consent must present the following:

      •  a document, which is either typed or handwritten, which contains:

        • Parent or Legal Guardian’s name
        • Student(s) name
        • The name of the book(s) which the consent applies to
        • A statement which conveys that the parent or legal guardian consents to the student checking out the book(s) specifically identified in the parental consent note from the library’s age restricted collection.
        • Date and Signature of Parent/Guardian