Library staff are eager to answer questions, assist with book recommendations, and provide research assistance. Visit us today or send us an email!
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we've got so many great books to explore. Check out our recommended reading list below or stop by the library to browse our display. Plus enjoy this choice board of resources and activities to support your curious mind!
May we also recommend the following great reads in honor of...
Our annual summer book checkout event is just around the corner. On May 28th we'll host book checkout for summer reading all day. Many students will get to come with one of their classes, but feel free to stop by any time on your own to browse and check books out. Can't make it on the 28th? Not a problem, you can check books out for the summer any time between May 28th and the last day of school.
Make sure your library account is current so that you can get some good reads for the summer.
See Ms. Binder to learn more about how your summer reading can earn your class some praise during Spirit Week next October!
[P]eople are only truly free when they can read freely.
--Vermont Library Freedom to Read Statement (January, 2024)
Read the full statement here.
The Colchester High School Library and its Librarians strive to create an inviting, dynamic, and safe space that inspires and honors curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. We support and recognize reading as the foundation for building understanding and knowledge. We work to build and maintain a print and digital collection of resources which exemplifies the principles of equity, celebrates diversity of thought and experience, supports lifelong learning, and encourages students to make connections through timely and up-to-date research and leisure reading materials.
Watch this slideshow about the mural which provides information about the project and the notable figures honored in this art installation.
CHS Librarian: Frances Binder
CHS Library Assistant: Avery Kupferer