Lost, missing & 

overdue books

As parents, we all know the struggle of misplacing things like car keys, glasses and wallets. It's no surprise that sometimes books from the school library end up missing too. Teachers regularly send home reminders about overdue books, hoping they'll find their way back. You may also receive calendars with important classroom events, like library book exchange days.

But why is it such a big deal if a book goes missing? Well, our school library works hard to provide great books for students to read, so you don't have to buy them. Since January of 2020, we've lost over 300+ books! Unfortunately, replacing every lost book is just not possible, especially when some books, like hardcovers, can be quite expensive, costing between $17.99 to $26.99 each.

If your child has an overdue or lost book and gets a notice from the Library, don't worry. Start by checking all the usual places where books tend to hide – under the couch, in toy boxes, or even behind the fridge. You might even find some missing socks while you're at it! Once you've searched high and low, let your child's teacher know about the missing book.

Lost books can be replaced with good quality books from home. Encourage your child to pick out a book they think their friends would enjoy and donate it to the library. Their name will be proudly displayed inside the cover of the donated book. If you have any questions about lost books or how you can help, feel free to contact Mr. Edison through the school office or talk to your child's teacher. Thank you for supporting our school library!

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