Library
How to check out a book from home.
- Click on “On-Line Catalog Access Link” (above).
- Click on “Destiny Discover” from the left side
- Click on “Log In” top right corner of screen
- User Name – is your student id # (example 20051234)
- Password- is your 8 digit birthday. (example 01/01/2020) You must use the slash marks
- Now click submit
- From here you can choose books in many ways. In the search bar you can :
- Search by title, author or subject.
- Or you can scroll around and pick recently added or by topic.
- Pick books that are marked “IN” with a green triangle.
- Click on the books picture
- After reading the summary if this is the book you want click “HOLD”
Picking Up the Books and Returning Books
You are allowed to choose 2 books at a time. After you have put a book on hold you will be able to come to school and pick up the books.
Books can be picked up between the hours of 9:00 am till 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
You can have the books for 2 weeks.
If you finish sooner you can return them and pick new ones. There will be a grey bin outside of the office doors marked “Library Books”. Place your books in there and make sure the lid is on.
The bin will be outside Monday – Friday only between 9:00 and 2:00 pm.
You can send me a message (below) with questions or call the library @ 274-6793.
I look forward to seeing you.
Ms. Raby
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