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Frequently Asked Questions

How many library books are students allowed to have at a time?

  • Kindergartners: 1 book at a time
  • 1st graders: 1 book at a time in the first semester and 2 books at a time second semester
  • 2nd graders: 2 books at a time
  • 3rd - 5th graders: 3 books at a time (exception if student needs another book for an assignment)

What do I do if I can't find my book?          

          Look for it! Common places lost books are found include: bookcase at home, under the car seat, bookcase in the classroom, or school lost-and-found. Sometimes books find their way back to the library, so ask your librarian to check if the book is still on your record. If you don't know what the book looks like, ask your librarian to print you a picture of the cover. If the book cannot be located, you can ask the librarian the price of the book, and you can pay for it with cash or a check payable to Bee Cave Elementary School.

What do I do if I ruin my library book?

        Ask your librarian how much the book costs. You can pay for it with cash or a check payable to Bee Cave Elementary School. 

Can you show me how to use Destiny?

         Click here for the video tutorial. Don't forget that you can access Destiny via LT1.

Are there parental controls available in Destiny?

          Click here for more information about parental control features in our online library catalog.

What is the BCE library schedule?

          Click here to access the library schedule.

What reading programs can my child participate in?

  • In the fall, K-3 have monthly reading logs and receive small incentives to read.
  • August through January, third grade may participate in the Bluebonnet Reading Program -- read 5 and decide!  Students who read five books of the twenty nominees, complete quizzes for each book to show that they have read, and then vote on their favorite of the five will be invited to a Bluebonnet Reading Celebration Party in BCE library in February.
  • August through January, grades 4-5 participate in the Bluebonnet Reading Program -- read 5 and decide!  Students who read five books, including at least three chapter books, complete quizzes to show that they have read, and vote on their favorite will be invited to a Bluebonnet Field Trip to BCMS. The field trips are usually in February.
  • The spring reading program is our One Book One School. We are encouraging students and families to read a district wide selection  as a read-together. The book will be distributed one per family in the spring. Students can turn in a selfie of their family reading the book to receive a small prize. Students can complete a reading log and turn it in to the librarian to be invited to a special library event. 

When are the book fairs?

           November 17 - 21, 2025 - Enjoy  the fall book fair. Grab a great book to read during                                        Thanksgiving break.                           

            March 6 - 12, 2026 - The spring fair is a great time to buy books to read during spring break!

 What are the district library policies?

       Click here to visit the LTISD district library page.