Library

Library Hours (Students):

Monday: 8:35am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:15am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:15am - 1:05pm

All students grades 9-12 are permitted to check out books from the library before school or during their IA or study hall with a signed and dated pass.

Students in grades 10-12 can visit the library Lunch/Studyhall or IA period up to 3 times per week. You must reserve a spot to check into the library. Students who are not signed up will not be admitted.

You will receive an email confirmation when you correctly reserve your spot. Come directly to the library before the bell rings. You may NOT sign up for the library during any period other than Lunch/Study hall or IA. In order to ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit the library, you may NOT visit the library more than once a day or more than 3 times per week.

Click the link to sign up. Reservations become available 2 days before the desired date. If nothing is available, that means we do not have space for you and you will not be admitted.

This does NOT apply to the AAC or testing center.

The last day for student sign-up will be Tuesday, May 23. The library is closed to student sign-up Wed & Thurs.

Click here to sign up for the library (grades 10 to 12 only)

The library is closed to student sign-up 7th and 8th periods every Friday.

Other closures listed here by date:

Class Links

eBooks

SD129 staff and students can check out ebooks and audiobooks through the Sora App or in a web browser.

How do I log in to Sora?

It's easy! First, click here to access Sora on a browser:

SORA LOGIN

Then, log in as shown below:

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")
Password: enter your birth month and birthday (MMDD)

Do I need an app for Sora? How does it work?

You don't need an app, but you can get one! You can read most ebooks and listen to most eaudiobooks with your Chrome browser. That said, you may want to get the Sora app if you want to use Sora on your personal device. You can find out more about the Sora app-- for iOS or for Android-- by visiting this page! It shows you how to get started, and has links on where you can download the app for your personal device.

I need more help setting up Sora on my device or searching for books...

If you still need help with Sora, please reach out to Mr. Fraser, Mrs. Sparks, or Mrs. Brzykcy in the West High Library.

FAQ's

How can I come to the library during the school day?

Students in grades 10-12 can visit the library during Lunch/Studyhall or IA periods up to 3 times per week. You must reserve a spot to check into the library. Library sign-up is located on the Library web page.

When can I come to check out a book?

Students may check out a book before or after school or anytime during the school day with a pass.

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 3:10 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