Library

Library Hours (Students):

Monday: 8:35am - 3:10pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:10pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:05pm

In order to give more students a chance to sign up for the library during periods 4-8, the following schedule is now in place (this does not apply to the AAC or Testing Center):

Freshmen: Monday/Wednesday Periods 4-8
Sophomores: Tuesday/Thursday Periods 4-8

Library Sign-up is available beginning at 3 pm the day before you wish to sign up and ends at 7 am the day of sign-up. Sign-up is not required for students with IA periods 1-3. The library is closed to student sign-up 7th and 8th periods on Fridays. (This does not apply to the AAC or Testing Center.)

FRESHMAN SIGN UP	JUNIOR SIGN UP
SOPHOMORE SIGN UP	SENIOR SIGN UP

The library is closed to student sign-ups the following dates/times:

January 27th & 28th (Periods 1-8)

Class Links

eBooks

Before you access the SD129 OverDrive eBook site and download eBook content, you will need to have an email address as well as a computer, smartphone or iPad/android tablet that can download free apps.

All of the necessary software is free; however, what software you need depends upon which formats you will use to access the eBooks.

For information and videos to show you how to set up your device and download books, go to the OverDrive Help site at http://help.overdrive.com/#videos.

To download titles:

Go to the sd129 OverDrive site at http://sd129.lib.overdrive.com/.

Student login

Library Card Number: enter your Student ID

Password: 8-digit birthdate: MMDDYYYY, for example, if you were born September 15, 2008 your Password is 09152008.

District 129 staff login:

Library Card Number: first part of your district email address (before "@sd129.org")
PIN: enter your birth month and birth day (MMDD)

Software/device requirements:

To read EPUB format books, you will need to download and install the free Adobe Digital Editions software at http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions.html. Please note that when you install the software you will need to create an Adobe ID and provide an email address. This site offers free software to read EPUB titles on a laptop/desktop, smartphone, tablet or eReader, such as a Nook.

To read Kindle format books, you will need to have a Kindle account on Amazon and provide an email address. If you are using a computer, you can get a Kindle Reading App from http://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcp. From this site you can get software to read Kindle titles in a browser, on a laptop/desktop, on a smartphone or on a tablet.

Some eBook titles are in OverDrive Read format. these can be read using your browser on a laptop or desktop computer (and on some tablets/phones), and do not require any additional software.

To listen to eAudiobooks or to read titles on a smartphone/mobile device, go to the OverDrive Media Console site at http://omc.overdrive.com and download the app for your device.

FAQ's

How can I come to the library during the school day?
Ask your teacher for a pass to the library. You may also come to the library before school and request a pass for your IA*. Whenever you come in the library, remember to check in at the front desk and show your pass.

*During the A/B Study Halls, students are allowed to visit the library for printing or book checkout ONLY.

Can I come to the library instead of going to lunch?
Yes. Students may come to the library during their lunch period, but must arrive before the bell and must stay for the entire lunch period. They do not need a pass. Please be aware that no food is allowed in the library.

Is the library open before school/after school?
Yes. The library opens before school at 7:00 a.m. and is open after school until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the Library is closed 7th and 8th hours and after school.

If I have an overdue or lost book, can I check out another book?
Yes. We do not charge late fees. If you have lost or damaged a book, you will have to pay the cost of the book.

How can I become a student assistant in the library?
Do you enjoy working with students, teachers, library books, and computers? Do you have an IA or Café Study Hall? Student assistants must be a sophomore or above and have a GPA of at least 2.5. See Mr. Fraser or Mrs. Sparks at the beginning of first or second semester if you are interested in joining our team.

West High Voris Library History

The library moved to its current location in December of 1998. The new facility was part of an addition that also included a new cafeteria, technology center, and classrooms.

New addition Lib 1999

The new Voris Library was dedicated at a ceremony on November 6th, 1999. A plaque outside the library reads:

"Aurora Public Schools - West Side District 129 dedicates this library with special thanks and appreciation to the Voris family for their outstanding service and highest commitment towards quality in education."

Prior to 1999, the library was located off the center hallway of the school, encompassing the current classrooms B135 - B140.

Front door old library

It had been in that location since the current West Aurora High School opened in 1954.

1954 Library

Members of the 1954 Library Club

(From the 1954 EOS)

Library Reservations

Testing Center

savvas realize (formerly pearson easybridge)

Performance Matters

Panorama education

Edgenuity

Contact the LMC

Bruce Fraser

Teacher, Library Information Specialist

School: 630-301-5505

Corinn Sparks

Instructional Technology Specialist

School: 630-301-5506