Bernice Ayer Middle School Library Media Center  

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“The Library is a place where everyone has the right to read,
learn, and think and everyone has the responsibility to let others do the same."
Author Unknown

Library Hours

Monday, Wednesday,Thursday & Friday
7:30 - 4:00
Students permitted on campus (8:20)
Tuesdays
8:30 - 4:00
Students permitted on campus (9:20)
Important Textbook Information:

Textbooks should not be left in the lockers when it is raining. Please have your student remove their textbooks from wet backpacks upon arriving at home. All wet book covers should be removed from the textbooks and any wet textbooks need to be reported immediately to Mrs. Denning in the library. A blow dryer and or placing a paper towel in between wet pages may be used to dry wet pages.

Please visit our On-line Resources and Learning Links web pages for information on various websites that may assist students in research.

INFORMATION ON LIBRARY USE

Students may use BAMS library for homework, reading, working on projects and computer research. Library books are checked out for two weeks at a time. Students may renew books that have been previously checked out as long as there hasn't been a request for that book. Our library also offers several different magazine titles that students may read for enjoyment.

The library is open and available for student use during lunch. Chess Club is held in the library during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for any student who is interested in playing chess.

BAMS offers an after school Homework Club in the library on Wednesdays and Thursdays for any students needing or wanting additional help. Students are able to receive help in all subjects from BAMS assigned teaching staff.

Bernice Ayer Middle School Library Use Guideline

General Guidelines

  • Students may use the Library for reading, working on homework or computer use.
  • Students may not use the library for socialization purposes.

Disruptive Behavior

  • Students who are disruptive will be given three warnings before being removed from the library.
  • First warning is a reminder to be respectful to others.
  • Second warning student will be moved to a different seat.
  • Third warning student is asked to leave the library.