Magazines and reference books are overnight checkouts. They must be checked out during the last hour of the day and returned by the end of homeroom the following day. Any student who has any overdue materials may not check out a book until those materials have been returned. In a library that serves students ranging in ages from eleven to fourteen, a wide variety of materials are needed. The beauty of libraries is that they are all about choice.
Parents can help students enjoy the library.
Ask students what they are reading and talk to them about their choices. Henely students are invited to participate in the Virginia Young Readers Program. This program, sponsored by the Virginia State Reading Association, encourages student to become familiar with recent outstanding books written for middle schoolers. Participating students are also invited to the entertainment gala of the year, the Young Readers Party. Students were given a complete introduction to the Young Readers Program during their initial visits to the library, but Ms. Guerrant will be happy to address any questions.