The MidPointe Library System provides many services and materials to support classroom teachers, home school parents and other caregivers.
In addition to a varied collection of books, magazines and CDs, we offer
Teacher Collections (request here), tours and visits, and professional resources. Additionally, computers, free wi-fi and other electronic products are available.
Teacher Collections
Library staff will select a collection of age/grade appropriate materials on a specific topic for use in your classroom. To request this service, you must have a valid Teacher Card and work within the MidPointe Library System service area. Find a form to request a teacher collection
here.
Library Tours
We welcome visits and offer tours to daycares, schools and home schooling families. Staff may provide a storytime, building tour, and instruction on the library catalog. Call your local branch to schedule your group's tour.
Teacher Cards
To complement school and home curriculums the MidPointe Library System offers a special card to home and school educators.
Teachers and home school parents may apply for this card at any location. Find out more about Teacher Cards and other services
we provide to schools and groups
here. Apply for a Teacher Card by filling out this
form. Completed forms can be dropped off to any MidPointe Library System location.
Who is eligible for a Teacher
Card?
- Teachers at public or private
schools.
- Head preschool and day care
teachers.
- Home educators.
- State certified day care
providers.
What are the
benefits?
- Materials can be checked out
for 6 weeks rather than 3 weeks.
- Up to 100 items can be
checked out at once.
- Materials can be renewed
once.
- Your teacher card can be used
at all MidPointe locations.
- Educators teaching within the
MidPointe Library System service area may request Teacher Collections.
What are the
responsibilities?
- Teachers are responsible for their own cards.
- You will be
charged for damaged items and late items will accrue fines.
- Materials more than 180 days late are considered lost, and you will
be charged the cost of the item.
- Fines exceeding $50 for lost
or damaged material are subject to referral to collection agency action.
How do I get a
Teacher Card?
- You can apply for a Teacher
Card at any MidPointe location.
- You will need photo
identification and proof of your current address.
- You will need another piece
of identification to verify current teaching status.
Examples of acceptable identification would include the
following:
- Identification badges with
job title and school year
- Letter from administrator,
principal, or director
- Paycheck stub or home school letter of exemption
What can I check
out?
- Books
- Magazines
- Books on CD
- Read-alongs with CD
- Music CDs
- DVDs
Can I place holds
on materials?
- You may place holds in the Library
and through our website, www.MidPointeLibrary.org.
- Holds placed using your
Teacher Card must be checked out on your Teacher Card.
- Holds placed using your
personal card must be checked out on your personal card.
- 50 holds are permitted at any
one time.
Does my card
expire?
- Teacher Cards expire annually
on August 1.
- To renew a card, current
educator verification is again required, and both your teacher and personal
cards must be in good standing.
Please keep in
mind:
- Because our collections are
limited in some subjects, the Library may limit the number of books checked out
to ensure that information about a particular subject is available for other
borrowers.
- The Library is pleased to offer
this special service to area educators and asks your cooperation by returning
materials on time and in good condition.
- Please note, items checked out on a Teacher Card are not applicable for auto renewal.