LibGuides: MHS Library: New Books / Next Reads

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The library book loan period is four weeks (excluding non-school days).

While there are no fines for overdue books, we appreciate returns within that time frame.

If necessary, loan periods can be extended by contacting Ms. Williams.

FINDING BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY:

NEW BOOKS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE SHELVES AT THE LIBRARY ENTRANCE

FICTION SECTION (Call Numbers FIC then alphabetized by the first 3 letters of authors last name)

SCIENCE FICTION / FANTASY SECTION (Call Number SCIFIC then alphabetized by the first 3 letters of authors last name)

BIOGRAPHY / MEMOIR SECTION (Call Number 92 then alphabetized by subject last name)

DRAMA SECTION (Call Number DRAMA then alphabetized by title of play)

GRAPHIC LITERATURE SECTION (Call Number GRFIC, GRNONFIC, GRBIO)

NON-FICTION STACKS (Dewey Call Numbers 000 - 999)

Audiobooks

Learning Ally
AUDIOBOOKS

To have your Learning Ally Account Activated - EMAIL Ms. Williams

LibriVox
Free public domain audiobooks.

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