Teacher - Mrs. Jeanette Petek
Telephone - 916-488-3907 ext. 119
Email – jpetek@stignatiussac.org

Welcome to the St. Ignatius Library!

The library consists of over six thousand books in both the fiction and nonfiction categories. Over the past year, the library has seen extensive renovations, including new shelves, tables, chairs, and the creation of a complete electronic catalogue, making it easier than ever to find the books you need!

Parent Volunteers/Parent Hours

Mrs. Petek is always looking for parent volunteers to participate as library aides during school hours. This is a great way to fulfill your parent hours and get to know your child’s classmates! If your child’s library time is not convenient, you are welcome to work during another class’s library time. Please refer to the library schedule featured on this website, then contact Mrs. Petek.

Other Parent Hour Opportunities

• Covering books at home.
• Weekend parent work days.
• Helping to set up book fairs.
• Staffing book fairs.
• Packing up book fairs.

Scholastic Book Fair Dates

Wednesday, January 16th – through – Monday, January 28th, 2008

AND

Tuesday, May 27th – through – Friday, May 30th, 2008

Library Policies

At this time, the maximum number of books your child may have checked out at one time is limited by grade level.

• TK-2nd – two books.
• 3rd-5th – three books.
• 6th-8th – four books.

Each book is checked out for 14 days, and can be renewed twice. There are no fines.

In the event that a book is lost, you will receive an overdue notice by e-mail. Your options are:

• Return the book to the library

• Send the library a replacement copy. Please include a note with your child’s name and indicate that it is a replacement copy for a lost book.

• Send the replacement cost (cash or check) in an envelope to the library. Please mark the envelope “Library,” include your child’s name, and indicate that it is payment for a lost book. If the book is found, you may request a refund.

Book Donations

We are always happy to accept your used book donations. Books may be dropped off at the school office or library. Books that are not needed for the library or classrooms are donated to charity.

We also love donations of age appropriate videos/DVDs (G and PG rated), music CDs, computer software, and video games. The children will be able to check out these items. Also, the library can use CDs of quiet, soothing music to be played during library time.

If you wish to donate or contribute new books, please see the “Friends of the St. Ignatius School Library” website, which can be found at: http://www.stignatiussacschool.org/parent_club/library/