Books
Catalog
Search for books and materials using our Online Catalog:
Announcements
NHS Circulation Policy
Most books can be checked-out for 3 weeks at a time.
All materials can be renewed unless the material is on hold for another staff member or student.
There is no limit to the number of books a student can have checked-out.
There are no late fees.
Payment will be sought for any books that are lost or damaged.
Staff and students may fill out the book request form (below) to recommend materials.
Ebooks & Audio Books
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Request Books for the Library
Summer Reading
Resources for Finding Books
What Should I Read Next?
Input the title of a book you enjoyed, and receive a new book recommendation
Young Adult Books in a Series
Find sequel or series titles
One MD, One Book
Maryland Humanities, an educational nonprofit, selects a book to be shared among readers in Maryland
Teenreads.com
Book reviews, book lists, and YA author interviews
Young Adult Library Services Association
Best of the Best Book lists (categories include: audio books, fiction, graphic novels, and more!)
YALSA Teen Top Ten
Teen choice list of YA titles
Banned Books
Lists of books that are frequently challenged
Pura Belpré Award
The Pura Belpré Award is presented to a Latino/Latina whose work best portrays Latino cultural experiences in an outstanding work of literature
Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The Coretta Scott King Book Award is presented to African American authors and illustrators that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture & universal human values.
Newberry Award
The Newberry award is presented annually to the author that is recognized for contributing the most distinguished book to American literature for children
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott is presented to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
Black Eyed Susan
The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is presented to authors and/or illustrators of outstanding books chosen for the award by Maryland students.