School library of Saraswati Bal Mandir School have rich and varied collections that cater to the reading
requirements of the entire school community. The libraries have been developed to facilitate teaching-learning process
and to ensure that all students have access to resources. The collection consists of general books, reference and competitive books,
a wide range of fiction and non-fiction material, magazines, journals and newspapers. Thus, the readers get opportunities to explore
and engage with different forms and genres of literature. Fostering a love for sustained reading that provides entertainment, builds
language skills, boosts imagination and creativity, enriches intellectual, cultural and emotional growth is the aim and purpose of the
school libraries.
The School Library is open to all the students of the school. All classes from Class
III onwards are provided with at least one library period per week. Students must keep the
following in mind while using the library:
Students should not bring their personal books and reading material to the library.
Identity Card is essential for issuing books.
Identity Card is not transferable.
Silence must be maintained in the library.
Books lost/damaged/disfigured will have to be paid for or replaced by the borrower within a fortnight.
The books borrowed must be returned by the due date mentioned in the book, irrespective of whether the student has a designated library period on the said date.
If a student is unable to return the book on the due date then it must be returned to the library on the next working day.
Loss of a library book must be reported immediately to the library.
Students must carry almanac and library notebook to the library in their library period.
Any child found damaging or defacing a library book would be debarred from using the library for the rest of the academic session.
Students should not take books out of the library without the permission of the librarian.
In case a student is on long leave, library books should be sent to the librarian by parents/guardian. Late fine would be applicable in case of delay of return of books.