Arlington High School Library

Welcome to the online home of the AHS Library! Find us at library.spyponders.com.

Resources

Welcome

Meet the new AHS Library and learn about our resources

Find Books

Search the AHS library catalog for books we own in print

Find E-Books

Download free e-books and audiobooks to your devices

Research

Find articles, books, and other resources from trusted library sources

Passwords

Download database passwords for AHS students and staff

Class Projects

Research guides and resources for your class assignments

Cite Sources

Create and manage citations & notes for your research assignments

Handbook

Explore each step of the process with our AHS Research Handbook

Library News

Announcements, opportunities, interesting tidbits & more

Book a Class

Check library availability & schedule a class or collaboration

For Teachers

Resources, lessons, and more to support you and your students

Get Help

Learn how the library can help you succeed during your time at AHS

News

Bookplate Design Contest

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | October 6, 2025

It is a beloved annual tradition to invite students to "make their mark" on the library with our bookplate design contest.

Your artwork becomes part of our Adopt a Book fundraiser and used in bookplates placed inside library books.

Download the Bookplate Design Contest entry form today!

For full consideration please submit your designs by Friday, November 7.

Free On-Campus Access to The Atlantic

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | September 29, 2025

Exciting news: The Atlantic is providing public high schools with free unlimited on-campus access this school year!

This includes all articles, full magazine issues, podcasts and audio articles, Atlantic Games, and the complete 168 year archive. No individual accounts are required but you must be on the school WiFi network. (Of course, you can save or print articles to read anywhere you like.)

Head to www.theatlantic.com to start reading!

It's Time to Vote

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | September 15, 2025

Time to vote for your favorite Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award (MTCBA) nominee!

If you have read even one of these amazing books you are eligible to vote. Take a look at this year's nominees and then vote online for your favorites.