Great News from the Gullett Library

To help you stock up for your summer reading pleasure, Black Pearl has graciously offered to host an in-store book fair benefitting the Gullett Library during the week of May 13-19.

Kick-off event Saturday 5/13 from 9:00-11:00 AM.

• Private shopping session for the Gullett community!
• Guest readers including Ms. Thompson, Mr. Temple and more!
• Breakfast tacos, coffee and juice (while supplies last)!

*15% of sales throughout the week will go to Gullett.

Just tell them you're a Gecko!*

I know that times are tight for many of us. If you would like to donate a birthday book but have been reluctant because of $, please contact me and we can work something out. We are in this together! :)

If your child has books from last school year that still need to be returned, please get them back as soon as you can (and feel free to check with e if you are not sure). I would love all of our students clear to check out books.

Borrowing library books is a great natural lesson in responsibility. Here are some things for you to know as your kids start checking out books:

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade check out one book each week. It's up to the teacher's discretion whether the books go home or stay in the classroom for the week (Kindergarteners usually keep their books at school).
• 2nd-5th Grade check out two books at a time (with wiggle room depending on the reader).
• Checkout period is 2 weeks. After that, the book is considered overdue and the student can't check out again until the late book is returned (or they talk to me about it). And, of course, they can renew a book if they need extra time to finish it.
• Please designate a safe place for library books at home. That way, your child will always know where to find their book and it's away from hazards such as little siblings, pets, and food/drink.
  
• I know that accidents happen and books can get lost or damaged. To defray the cost of replacing lost/damaged books, there is a standard fee of $15 per book.

• The MackinVia platform is a one-stop shop for the library's digital content.
• Access to over 16,000 eBooks and audiobooks as well as all of our subscription digital resources and databases.
• Follow the link to see our digital collection (but log into your AISD student portal first to get access).

Email: douglas.temple@austinisd.org
Location: 6310 Treadwell Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 414-2082