The bags are checked out to a teacher for 4 weeks. We are limited to 3 bags per day with at least 1 week of advance notice for staff to choose the best materials for the bags. Teachers only need to visit the Children's Room Desk to get started with their bags.
Individuals fill out a form to be approved for a new library card that is used only for book bags.
This form contains details concerning the book bags, due dates and fines for late materials which the teacher is responsible for. Every 4 weeks a new book bag can be requested and picked up. Leah Fritsche, the Children's Librarian is always happy to give a tour, read a story, teach the children how to use our computer catalog, and help kids get started with their own library card. The visit can also be tailored to a classroom's specific needs or teacher's request. If you would like a visit from the Librarian to discuss a topic, do booktalks or just explore what the public library is and what they can find there, just call the Children's Room.