Need a library card from the Contra Costa County library (with branches in Lafayette, Morage, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez and 20 other cities in the county)? Click the logo below and sign up for a library e-Card!
An eCard allows patrons immediate access to many of the Library's online services including subscription databases and The New York Times. It also allows patrons to place holds and borrow eBooks.
Prefer a physical card to check out books and other material? Stop by any branch to get an actual library card issued as well.
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Library Hours
FINALS WEEK
(Opens at 7:30 AM each day)
Tuesday, 5/27: 3:00 PM
Wednesday, 5/28: 1:00 PM
Thursday, 5/29: 3:00 PM
Friday, 5/30: 1:00 PM
(NOTE: textbooks and library books can be dropped off on a cart outside the library doors if you need to return books after hours)
Library Books: can be checked out for 3 weeks and may be renewed, unless someone else has the item on hold
Databases: Acalanes library subscribes to over 30 online databases, through six different publishers. They are a great tool for research. Click here for the Databases & Research page, or use the tab at the top.
Textbooks: are available for in-library use
Printing costs:
Conference rooms: are available to reserve. Please contact the library
The library is a shared learning space and we ask that you treat the space, contents, staff and students with respect.
ALL MATERIAL IS DUE BY 1:00 PM ON FRIDAY, 5/30
Failure to return your books & chromebook will result in your diploma being withheld (Seniors) or next year's schedule withheld at Dons Day (class of 26, 27 & 28)
SENIORS: Use Google TakeOut to transfer content from your school account (which will go inactive by June 15) to a personal Gmail account. Watch this video to learn how!
Issues with Using Google Takeout? Visit this site for troubleshooting suggestions and alternatives.
TO ACCESS DISTRICT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Log in with the usual user name & password you use for databases
PARENTS:
Purchase Chromebook Insurance through Worth Ave Insurers
(a NEW policy must be purchased EACH school year. It does not automatically renew. To purchase for the 2023-2024 school year, please click the link above).
The mission of the Acalanes library is to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of the students and to enrich the educational environment of the school by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date resource center that supports students in preparation for college and careers.
Our goals are: