Arlington High School Library

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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 the Nominees

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | April 6, 2026

The nominees for this year's Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award have just been announced.

The MTCBA is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to select their top new books of the year. The list of nominees has been curated by a committee of public librarians, school library teachers, and educators. Teens are invited to read the titles starting now and vote for their favorite books in September!

Boston Globe Online Access

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | March 26, 2026

Great news about news! The Minuteman Library Network now provides all resident cardholders of member libraries access to The Boston Globe with 72-hour access passes to Globe.com.

To get a pass, you need to create a free account via this link. After three days, come back and click the link and register again to regain access. A limited number of passes is issued each day. Guest passes are also available through Boston Public Library using the same process.

Includes all current Boston Globe content, including puzzles, games, the Globe Magazine, and podcasts/videos; Boston Globe Archive articles back to 1872; and access to the Globe E-Paper.

All AHS students and staff also have access to print edition of The Boston Globe via our library database collection.

Meet a Music Librarian

Posted by Stacy Kitsis | March 18, 2026

Did you know that many universities have entire libraries dedicated just to music? And that “music librarian” is an actual career?

Come meet Sandi-Jo Malmon, Librarian for Collection Development at Harvard University's Loeb Music Library, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what she does every day. From rare scores to research support, you’ll discover how music and information come together in surprising ways.

Bring your questions and your appetite! We’ll have time for Q&A and snacks.

Whether you’re into music, research, or exploring unique career paths, you’ll leave with something new.

Thursday, March 26 at 3pm
AHS Library Lunch Room (door immediately on your left when you enter)
Hosted by the Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC)

We hope to see you there!