educational facilities NOT SELF ~ BUT SERVICE

CBS library

Ably managed by our librarian Cushla Dyson, this resource is a central hub for the school. Open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm during term time. All children must bring a Book Bag if they wish to borrow books from the school library.

WEBSITES CREATED BY CBS STUDENTS

PARENT LIBRARY

We also have a small collection of books to help you help your child, including Paul Jennings' and Steve Biddulph's fabulous books. See Mrs Dyson if you would like to borrow these, or can recommend any other titles for us to buy.

frequently asked library questions

Q. How many books can children take out of the CBS library?
A. Two at a time, they can come to the library every day to change them.

Q. Can the children only come to the library with their teacher?
A. The children are welcome to come on their own (or with their family) before school (from 8:30) at morning tea time (10:40 – 11:00) at lunchtime (12:45 – 1:20) or after school everyday (until 3:15).

Q. Why do the children have to have a book bag?
A. To help protect our books – particularly from leaking drink bottles, yoghurt and wet swim suits. Many of our books cost over $30 and cannot be replaced as they are quickly out of print in NZ, so please help by ensuring they have a good, clean book bag.

Q. Where do you get book bags from?
A. The office or the library for $6.50, or you can make one or use a good strong plastic bag. Not a supermarket bag, they are too thin. Please make sure the bag is large enough, the little bags sold at some retail outlets are often too small for our large books and are a waste of your money.

Q. What happens if my child loses or damages a book?
A. Our fee for lost or damaged books is $15.00. If a book is lost, please check the classroom library corner, they are often hiding there – also check the library, sometimes the books are back safe and sound. (You can ring the library on 410 7444 or call in to check).

Q. Can we get homework help in the library?
A. Absolutely, yes, yes and yes, we have encyclopedias, reference books etc.

Q. Can we get help with using the internet?
A. Yes, including help for Mums and Dads.

Q. Who is in charge of the library?
A. Mrs Dyson and her assistants Hunny Bear, Tigger, Eeyore and Rabbit and our pupil librarians.

Q. Is the library a safe haven for new or scared children?
A. Yes, there is always an adult on duty who can help a child with a problem at playtime.

Q. If our child loves a book, series, author or topic, is it a help to tell you?
A. Yes, yes and yes. I love to have recommendations and it really helps us to buy books that the children really like.

Q. How long are children allowed their books for?
A. Two weeks. If they need them longer they are welcome to bring them in and have them renewed.

Q. Is your library computerized and what do the children do to have a book issued?
A. Yes the library has been computerized since 1995 on the MUSAC catalogue system. Children should return their old books into the green returns box, go and choose new books and bring them to the desk to be ZAPPED.

Q. Are there any other rules we should know about?
A. The shoe rack – can all children please put their shoes on the rack outside the library, before coming in. We want to keep the carpet clean so children can lie down and enjoy our books. (Adults may leave their shoes on if they are clean).