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New at the GHS library! 

PBS Passport access!

Staff can login to PBS passport - send kelly.tibbetts@gorhamschools.org an email to get the credentials!

Students and Staff have New York Times online + paper access! 

See what this means for you by clicking here!

**New**

Looking for recommendations for your next read?

Check out these Grade 9 Student Created Book Trailers!

Code of Honor (Historical Fiction) by Alan Gratz

Eye of the World (Fantasy) by Robert Jordan

Speak (Realistic Fiction) By Laurie Halse Anderson

The Green Mile (Crime Drama) by Stephen King

The Nightingale (Historical Romance) by Kristin Hannah

The Sun is Also a Star (Romance) by Nicola Yoon

The Testing (Dystopian) by Joelle Charbonneau

The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne (Coming of Age) by Shannon Takaoka

Where the Crawdads Sing (Historical Mystery) by Delia Owens

Women in Cabin 10 (Mystery) by Ruth Ware

GHS RamPAGE Book Club

Library Procedures:

1. Check in at the desk upon arrival (for check out, junior/senior priv. and study hall)

2. Browse, use the Chromebook or ask for help to locate a book

3. Check out materials at the circulation desk

   1. Materials are available for 2 weeks at a time

   2. Fines incurred for late/lost books

   3. .05 per day late

   4. Book cost for missing or damaged

4. Books can be renewed via email: (kelly.tibbetts@gorhamschools.org)

Goals for the Library:

1. Promote the discovery of knowledge through inquiry and collaboration.

2. Create comfortable and inviting library spaces that support the reading, research, and learning needs of all students and staff. 

3. Manage and develop physical and digital resources that support the evolving curricular and research needs of our school community. 

4. Improve accessibility, awareness, and use of library staff and services to facilitate knowledge creations.

Goals for our students:

• Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

• Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 

• Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

• Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. 

Resources:

• Full-time Library Media Specialist

• Student Aides

• Volunteers 

• 9,000+ Books

• Audio Visual Materials

• Reference Materials

• Professional Resources

• Databases

• DVDs

• Copy, Scan, and Print Services

• Work Stations