Online Services
Catalog Search
View/reserve available materials at our library, and the (MBLN) Metro Boston Library Network
Search the CHS Library catalog
Place a Hold on items you'd like to pick up. (Have it set aside)
Search the Metro-Boston libraries' catalog. Order books here to pick up at CHS.
For interlibrary loans. Pick up at your local BPL branch.
Guide on Navigating Our Online Catalog:
Begin your search by entering the title into the query box.
Choose the desired book or material from the search results.
Click on the availability tab and navigate to locate our school. Examine the book status to ascertain its availability (in or out).
If the book is available, take note of the shelf location and call number. Retrieve the item from the designated shelves or, if preferable, request assistance from the librarian.
Should you come across a book that is not currently accessible within our school, initiate a hold request, designating "Charlestown High School" as the preferred pick-up location. The book will be dispatched and subsequently made accessible to you at our school.
Upon the book's arrival, you will receive notification of its availability for pickup via text or email. Ensure the accuracy of your library account information to facilitate communication. You can conveniently monitor the status of your request by logging into My Account.
My Account
View your library account profile, borrowing history, renew your books and more!
Acquire a Library Card:
Get an e-Card to initiate remote access to the library's online services.
This allows you to:
place online requests
utilize e-resources such as e-books, online magazines, and audiobooks
explore the catalog
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For borrowing physical items and requesting interlibrary loans, a full privilege library card is required. This card provides comprehensive access to all resources across Metro-Boston Libraries.
To apply for a full privilege card, utilize the provided student or staff library application link below. For bulk requests, please communicate with the library team via email.
Enroll for a library card using the link provided below 👇
Online resources only ⬇️
Full privilege ⬇️
Full privilege ⬇️
Need Help?
Help is available in person at the library and online!
Stop by the library for assistance with:
Getting a library card
Reader's advisory
Getting books from BPL & other Metro Boston libraries
Using Gale & BPL databases for research
The librarian can help you:
Pick a research topic
Narrow down (or broaden) a topic
Select the best library resource to find sources (articles, books, e-Books, videos and more)
Find the best words and phrases to type in a database
Evaluate the sources you find
Cite those sources