Library

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Students in grades 10-12 can sign up to check in to the library and sit at the tables during their Lunch/SH or IA period. You must sign up before school starts on the day you wish to attend. 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. 

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.

The last day of library sign-ups for the 2024-2025 school year will be Tuesday, 5/27.

Sign Up for After-School Library Access is required

The library is open Monday through Thursday until 5 PM unless otherwise noted. Secure your spot by clicking the button below—sign-up is required for entry. Sign-up is available 3 days ahead of time and goes until 2pm on the day of your reservation. Please note, access may be denied without registration, and students are expected to follow behavior guidelines to maintain a positive environment. Let’s make the library a great space for everyone!

The first day of After-School Library for the 2025-2026 school year is Monday, August 25. 

After school library sign-up

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.

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

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

Students in grades 10-12 can visit the library during Lunch/Study hall or IA periods. You must reserve a spot before school starts on the day you would like to check into the library. Library sign-up is located on the Library web page.

When can I come to check out a book?

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. 

Is the library open before school/after school? 
Yes. The library opens before school at 7:15 a.m. and is open after school until 5:00 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 study hall?  Student assistants must be a sophomore or above and have a GPA of at least 2.5.  See Mrs. Brzykcy or Ms. Sparks at the beginning of first or second semester if you are interested in joining our team. 

i-Ready 

Library Reservations: You must be signed in to your STAFF Google account to make a reservation. Edits are tracked by username. if you have any questions, please email library staff.

Click here for library reservation document.