Welcome to the McGillis Library!

Mission

The mission of The McGillis Library is to identify, collect, organize and make available for research and discovery materials that reflect the curriculum of the school, while also providing materials that engage, inspire and cement reading on all student levels.

Library Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Mon – Thurs.

Book Check Out

-First and Second grade students may check out one book at a time

-Third grade students begin the year checking out one book and will transition to two books later in the year

-Fourth and Fifth grade students may check out two books at a time

-Middle School students may check out up to five books for research and up to three books for free reading

*Gr. 1-8 may come in before school or after school to check out and return books

*All books are checked out for two weeks and can be renewed one time, if there are no holds on their particular book.

Lost / Late Book Policy:

Students who fail to return their book/s on time will not be allowed to check out other books until their book is returned.

If a book is lost of if excessive damage occurs, the family is expected to replace the book by the end of the school year.

Donations

Many families like to donate a new book to the McGillis Library to celebrate a child's birthday or to honor a special teacher. Bookplates are placed in the gift books to commemorate the donation.