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Our Mission
The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.

Library Catalog System
Destiny, our online library catalog system is available in school or at home, Just select the following link for access:           DESTINY

Summer Reading Lists:
Elementary
Grades 5-8
9th Grade - 10th Grade - 11th Grade - 12th Grade 

 Find Your Library

 Library Specifics
Middle School

Hours/Library Visits
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Students may visit the library anytime during the school day with a pass from a teacher.
  • Students using the library after school must have a note from a parent or guardian.
  • Teachers may send up to 6 students during lunch periods.
  • Teachers bringing full classes should sign up on the library schedule.
Library Materials
  • 52 Magazine Subscriptions
  • Extensive Print Reference Section
  • Over 12,000 volumes - Fiction and Non-fiction including books on tape
Technology
  • Fully Computerized
  • 25 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing
High School
Library Materials
  • Magazine Subscriptions
  • Extensive Print Reference Section
  • Over 6,000 volumes
Technology
  • Fully Computerized
  • 30 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing
Boothwyn Elementary
Library Materials
  • Print Reference Section
  • Over 2,000 volumes - Fiction and Non-fiction
Technology
  • Computerized
  • 2 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing
Hilltop Elementary
Library Materials
  • Print Reference Section
  • Over 2,000 volumes - Fiction and Non-fiction
Technology
  • Computerized
  • 2 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing
Linwood Elementary
Library Materials
  • Print Reference Section
  • Over 2,000 volumes - Fiction and Non-fiction
Technology
  • Computerized
  • 2 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing
Marcus Hook Elementary
Library Materials
  • Print Reference Section
  • Over 2,000 volumes - Fiction and Non-fiction
Technology
  • Computerized
  • 2 computer stations providing:
    • Comupterized Circulation and Card Catalog
    • Internet Access
    • CD-Rom Access
    • Desktop Publishing
    • Grading
    • Word Processing

 Policies
The policies are designed to provide the best possible service to all patrons and to help things run smoothly. Please adhere to all library policies.

Circulation

  • Students may check out 2 books at a time for a period of 2 weeks.
  • Students are encouraged to return their library materials on time.
  • Fines are not charged for overdue books.
  • Magazines do not circulate.
  • Staff members may check out up to 30 items for a period of 30 days.

Internet Usage

  • Students must have a signed Acceptable Use Policiy on file to access the Internet.

 Writing a Report
  • Check the reference section
  • Use the online catalog
  • Ask the librarian for help
  • Use the report checklist when writing.

    •  Writing a Bibliography

    Always give credit where credit is due when completing your report. Use the links below to get the correct format for writing your bibliography.

    Bibliographic entries for:

     Library Staff
    collapse High School
    Melanie Scalpello
    Librarian
    610-485-6881 x1300
    collapse Middle School
    Ms. J. Thomas
    Librarian
    610-485-6881 x2237
    Mrs. J. Symurski
    Library Assistant
    610-485-6881 x2239

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