Media and Classroom Libraries

Parent/Guardian Book Opt-Out Information

Welcome

Dear Parent/Guardian,

North Carolina's House Bill 805 gives parents the right to identify titles from the school library catalog and classroom libraries that may not be borrowed by your child.

Parent/Guardian Responsibility and Acknowledgment

  • It is their responsibility to review the school and classroom library catalogs to identify titles for restriction and to complete the required steps for restricted access.

  • Restrictions apply only to the titles listed. All other titles remain available.

  • Opting out does not remove the book(s) from the school or classroom collection; it only prevents their child from accessing or checking them out.

Classroom Library Opt-Out Information

Classroom libraries are curated by individual teachers and may differ by class. Parents/guardians are encouraged to review available book lists (when provided by the teacher) before completing this process.

Book lists can be accessed:

  • Through the School Webpage, parents/guardians may select their child’s school and access available classroom library catalogs.

Steps to Opt Out of Classroom Library Titles:

  1. Review your child’s classroom library list.

  2. Identify the specific titles you do not want your child to access.

  3. Complete the Parent/Guardian Book Opt-Out Form (link below).

    • Be sure to include the teacher’s name and the exact titles to be restricted.

  4. Submit the form. Restrictions will apply only to the titles listed for that teacher’s classroom library.

Classroom Library List

School Library Opt-Out Information

Parents/guardians may also restrict access to titles in the school library.

Through Destiny, parents and guardians can access the school library catalog and review both current and historical checkouts.

Steps to Opt Out of School Library Titles:

  1. Access Destiny and connect to your child's account.

  2. Review Library Activity

    • View current checkouts and checkout history to see which books your child has accessed.

  3. Identify Titles to Block

    • Search the catalog for the specific titles you do not want your child to check out.

    • Note the exact title and author to ensure accurate restrictions.

    • To block a title from being checked out, complete the Parent/Guardian Book Opt-Out Form (link below).

      • Be sure to include exact titles to be restricted.

  4. Please allow 24 hours for the restriction to be applied.

Quick Access For Parent/Guardians

Parent/Guardian Book Opt-Out Form
Destiny Site Directory-School Library