Frequently Asked Questions

• Kindergarten 1 book, starting in January
• First 1 book
• Second 2 book
• Third 3 books, 4 if they are on an OBOB team
• Fourth 3 books, 4 if they are on an OBOB team
• Fifth 3 books, 4 if they are on an OBOB team

Classes check out books from the library once a week. Books are due in 2 weeks, but if students want to check out new books every week, they need to bring back their book(s) every week. Students are always encouraged to renew their books if they are enjoying them and have not finished yet. We also have Open Library this year.  Students (2nd-5th) can check out new books during their lunch recess on Mondays and Fridays.

Unfortunately, I do not have control of the automated overdue notices that are sent to parents via e-mail. Even if a book is not due, return books as soon as you can, so your child continues to have the opportunity to check out their maximum limit of books during their scheduled library times. If you know where your child's book is, and you receive a notice, just delete the notice from your e-mail. There is no need to contact me.

If a book is lost I encourage students to keep checking at home as they often will find the book in an unlikely place! If a book seems to be lost forever, students are required to replace the book or to pay the fine. If a student has paid for a lost book and then finds it, they can return the book and be reimbursed. At the end of the year, students who have returned all their books or paid for lost books will receive a small prize. There are no late book fines.

Books can be returned to me before school or in their library tub in their room.  Please do NOT place them in the book return box outside the library, books too often disappear from there. On your student's library day, his/her teacher will collect the books in the classroom at the beginning of the day.

It may take several weeks, but Multnomah County Library will send the book to Rigler. Send a note with your child to library class or e-mail to dmckay@pps.net explaining the situation. By notifying the library of the mistake, your child can resume regular checkout.

It is best to contact me via my e-mail: dmckay@pps.net. It is difficult to speak to me during library instruction time. If you would like to speak to me personally, leave your phone number with the office and I will be happy to return your call. I am also available for drop in visits before or after school.