Library Updates

Will the CRLS Library be open to students and staff before, during, or after school for book browsing, hanging out, or studying?

The library space will be closed for the remainder of the school year so that it can serve as a remote classroom. This means that only the staff and students assigned there for a specific class may enter the library.

How can I get help from the library teachers (research help, book suggestions, etc.)?

The library teachers will continue to provide lessons and other services (individual or small group research appointments, book suggestion appointments, etc.) virtually. Students and staff may email Ms. Houston (ehouston@cpsd.us) and Ms. Boninti (kboninti@cpsd.us) to request an appointment.

How do I get tech help from the Falcon Fixers?

In person students who need tech help can go to the Falcon Fixers student helpdesk that is located in the ticket booth on the first floor of the Arts Building.
Remote students who need tech help can go to the Mobile Helpdesk on Felton Street from 12-4 Monday-Friday. Remote students who need tech help should send an email to helpdesk@cpsd.us.

Can I check out print books?

Yes! The CRLS Library Grab and Go Book Checkout program will continue to operate so that students and staff can pick up and return print library books at the high school’s main entrance lobby.

The Grab and Go webpage has step-by-step instructions and videos on how to request and pick up books.

Can I check out audiobooks and ebooks?

Yes! All students and staff can check out audiobooks and ebooks through Sora, our library’s digital collection.

The Getting Started With Sora webpage has step-by-step instructions on how to sign into Sora and access the CPS and Cambridge Public Library’s collections.

What if I still have print books I checked out from the CRLS Library?

If you’re able to get to CRLS or another CPS school, please return your books by dropping them in any CPS Library Book Return bin. These bins are located at the main entrance of all CPS campuses. The CRLS bin is next to the main office in the CRLS main entrance lobby.
If you aren’t able to get to CRLS or another CPS school, don’t worry! You won’t be charged any fines for overdue or lost books. Please send an email to crls_library@cpsd.us with your name and the titles of the books.

What is the plan for Summer Reading?

This year's CRLS Summer Reading program is all about choice and the theme is “Building Community Through Reading.” You can learn more about the program by visiting the CRLS Summer Reading 2021 webpage. There you will information on the summer reading expectations, as well as a list of titles recommended by the CRLS community with step-by-step instructions on how to access copies of those titles in both print and digital formats.

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