Mission Statement:

At Potowmack, we are committed to meeting the information needs of all students, staff members, and parents affiliated with Potowmack.

It is our Goal to:

-provide efficient, friendly service

-create an organized and inviting environment

-acquire the best new literature available

-maintain accurate records

-provide quality instruction

Let Us Know If You Need Anything And We Will Do Our Best To Assist You!

Library Hours: 7:40-2:40 P.M.   Please email michele.rzewskicopeland@lcps.org if you want to check out a book to arrange for pickup during school hours.

Phone: 571-434-3270

Our library has several rules designed to help students get the materials they need in a timely fashion.

Circulation Policies:

*All students visit the library every other week for a 50 minute class session.

*Teachers may sign up for additional library time when they are working on a special project.

*Classes that miss their regular library time because of a holiday, snow day, or special event will be rescheduled whenever possible.

*Books may be checked out for two weeks before they are considered overdue. 

*Students are welcome to renew books for a maximum of four times, with the exception of books that are in high demand.

*Reference materials may be checked out for one day, used at school, and returned at the end of the day.

*Students, teachers, and staff can place a hold on a requested item.

*Lost or damaged items must be paid for.

*Students are always welcome in the library between 7:30 and 2:30 to exchange books, even if their class isn't scheduled to visit the library that day.

Grade level policies:

 *Kindergarten students may check out one book each.

*First grade students may check out two books each.

*Students in grades 3-5 may check out three books each.

*Students in grades 3-5 may check out one magazine each.

*Students working on special projects may be granted permission to check out additional books.

*Teachers may have a maximum of 500 items checked out to them at one time.

*Parents are welcome to check out library books as well.

Potowmack Library Loves Volunteers 

Volunteers are an important past of the library at Potowmack. Our volunteers perform a variety of tasks - everything from shelving books, making copies, creating bulletin boards, processing books, helping students with school work, reading with students,  and helping out at our book fair. Library volunteers can make their own schedules; we are very flexible and will accommodate your scheduling needs.  If you are interested in helping out in the library, we would be delighted to have you join our team. Please just contact Mrs. Copeland or Mrs. Chiang in the library and we would be delighted to help you get started in the library.