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English Story (A1)Getting a Library Card

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Lisa moves to a new town and wants to join the library. She finds the library on Main Street and asks the librarian for a card. The librarian only needs her name and address. Lisa gets her card and borrows three books to take home.

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Lisa moves to a new town. She likes to read books. She wants to find the library. Lisa asks her neighbor for help. 'The library is on Main Street,' the neighbor says. Lisa walks to Main Street. She sees a big building. The sign says 'Public Library'. Lisa goes inside. The library is quiet and clean. There are many books on the shelves. Lisa sees a desk near the entrance. A librarian sits at the desk. 'Hello,' Lisa says. 'I am new here.' 'I want to get a library card.' The librarian smiles. 'Welcome! That is easy,' she says. 'I just need your name and address.' Lisa gives her name and address. The librarian types on her computer. 'Here is your new library card,' she says. Lisa looks at the card. Her name is on it. 'Thank you!' Lisa says. 'How many books can I borrow?' 'You can borrow five books at a time,' the librarian says. 'You have three weeks to return them.' Lisa is happy. She walks to the shelves. She finds three interesting books. Lisa brings the books to the desk. The librarian scans the books. 'These books are due in three weeks,' she says. 'Have a nice day!' Lisa leaves the library with her new books.

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