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

Meet American Ancestors

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | October 23, 2026

The AHS Library has a new genealogy database courtesy of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners!

Check out American Ancestors, maintained by the New England Historical Genealogical Society. American Ancestors is one of the leading online family history research sites in the United States with over 1.4 billion names.

This database is especially helpful for early New England and United States sources. Have fun exploring!

It's Time to Vote

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | September 12, 2026

It's time to vote for our favorite Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award (MTCBA) nominees! 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 favorite(s).

We'll compile all of the votes for Arlington High School and submit them on your behalf. Stay tuned for news about the winning book.