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Check the Library!

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Libraries let you borrow books. Many neighborhoods have their own library. Many schools have a library. Take a look at what is at the library.

Rows of Books

Libraries have all kinds of books. There are sections section STAN DZUGAN—GETTY IMAGES a part of something (noun ) Apples were in the produce section of the grocery store. for fiction and nonfiction. What books do you like to read?

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Helping Hands

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Librarians work at the library. They can help you find what you need. They are experts expert HERO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES noun (noun) Shelby is a computer expert. on books and learning.

Lots to Do

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Most libraries have more than books. You can use the computers. You can borrow movies. Libraries have story time. Some have art classes.

Checkout Counter

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You borrow things from the library. Use a library card to check out a book. Take it home. Then bring it back another day.

Did you know?

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This is a card catalog catalog BETSIE VAN DER MEER—GETTY IMAGES a list or record of items that are available (noun) The store sent out a toy catalog before the holidays. . In the past, every book that a library had was listed on index cards. Today, the information is online.