Book Care and Library Etiquette

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of taking care of books to prevent them from being damaged or lost. It introduces common types of book damage, such as torn pages and broken spines, and provides practical tips for handling books responsibly in the library, classroom, and at home. The tutorial concludes with a book care pledge, encouraging viewers to adopt good habits and ensure books have a long and happy life.

What is the main purpose of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?

• To store books that are no longer needed

• To keep books that are damaged, lost, or unread

• To display rare and valuable books

• To sell old books

What caused the spine of the book to break in the example given?

• It was left outside in the rain

• It was pulled apart by a baby

• It was dropped multiple times

• It was stepped on

What should you use to mark the place of a book on the shelf?

• A shelf marker

• A piece of paper

• A bookmark

• A pencil

What should you do if you find a book on the floor in the library?

• Hide it

• Pick it up and put it on top of the bookcase

• Kick it aside

• Leave it there

How should you carry a book to avoid damaging it?

• By holding it with one hand

• By putting it in your backpack

• By placing it on top of your head

• By hugging it with both arms

Why is it important to use a bookmark instead of dog-earing the pages?

• It looks nicer

• It prevents the page from tearing along the fold

• It makes the book easier to read

• It helps you remember where you left off

What should you do if you want to share your library book with a friend?

• Ask them to check it out themselves

• Give it to them

• Keep it to yourself

• Leave it in the lunchroom for them to find

What should you never do with a book to avoid damaging it?

• Read it carefully

• Turn the pages by the corners

• Leave it on the floor

• Use a bookmark

What is a safe place to keep your book at home?

• In the kitchen

• In the bathroom

• On the floor

• In a safe place where others can't reach it

What is the most important thing to do with a book after taking care of it?

• Show it to your friends

• Read it

• Store it safely

• Return it to the library