Overdue Books:
There are no fines for overdue books. Overdue notices are typically sent via ParentSquare and/or emails from our Atrium catalog system. Verbal reminders are given at each library checkout.
Damaged/Lost Books:
Water bottles leak, pets have accidents and chew on things, siblings scribble on or tear pages. If a book is lost or damaged beyond our ability to repair, students will be charged based on replacement cost of the book. Families will be notified by either a letter or a ParentSquare message listing the damage and the replacement cost.
Students with regular occurrences of damaged/lost books may be asked to keep Library books at school or lose checkout privileges (contingent on discussion with classroom teacher).
Payment for damaged/lost books:
Payment may be made in cash (exact change), by check made out to HVES, or by using our Givebacks online payment program at: https://hardes.givebacks.com/store/items/1078891.
Teachers, if you receive payment for a library book, please send the payment to the library so that we can clear the student's record in our catalog. For cash and check payments, we will provide a paper receipt to go home and will also make the deposit to our bookkeeper. Givebacks payments provide an online receipt.
Damaged Books:
Dog chewed the book. Dog was fine. Book, not so much.
Water bottle leak in backpack soaked the book causing mold growth
Sibling ripped pages and scribbled in book
BBQ Sauce incident in backpack
Sibling drew in the book
