Our library program provides learning environments and services that support and enhance teaching, literacy, and learning.
FAST FACTS
– The libraries are run by clerks who utilize the space with empathetic knowledge of students from diverse backgrounds.
– The libraries contain content and programs related to both academic and socio-emotional learning; and inspires a creative, brave space for students to engage with their ideas and one another.
– Regardless of background or race, students should find the library to be a space of equality of information.
There are programs available that are related to both academic and socio-emotional learning.
– Students are taught about access and resources available to them through the library and how to use the information provided through that access.
– Students can request books through the libraries in partnership with the Keokuk Public Library.
– “Libraries are essential to democracy and self-government, to personal development and social progress, and to every individual’s inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” American Library Association.
KCSD LIBRARIES
HOURS | Open during the following times: 8:10 -10:45 a.m. a.m. & 1-3 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at George Washington Elementary may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Hawthorne Elementary may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
HOURS: 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m., except from 12:30-1:15 p.m. for lunch; Early release hours are 7:55 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Keokuk Middle School may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
HOURS: Mondays: 7:30a.m.-12 p.m./1-3:30 p.m.; Early release hours 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Keokuk Senior High School may check out up to five books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – There is a $0.05 late fee for every day over two weeks a student does not return a book (unless it is renewed, of course) up to a $5.00 maximum charge. Students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
- – Students visit the library anytime they need to, sometimes with a class and sometimes on their own. Students are welcome anytime during the scheduled library day (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) unless there are pre-scheduled classes and/or presenters. If the library is closed for any time, there will be an email sent out and/or a posted notice on the door.
- – There are periodic “amnesty” days for students to turn in books at no extra charge and to avoid late fees. There are also alternate ways for students to repay any fines and fees.
RESERVE SPACE: To reserve the library for your next lesson, class, or project, contact the school librarian. One to two classes take place in the library throughout the day, but the library is a space for all disciplines and accommodations can be made upon request.