Granite Oaks Library
Library Hours
Monday 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday - Friday 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
"If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book."
-J.K. Rowling
You will see a new slide when you click on it. New slides will appear at least once a month, so check back often!
You can learn how to check out/hold a library book, watch book trailers, check out an ebook/audiobook on Sora, and view other library links!
The Starbooks Cafe is now open for business this summer!
Choose a drink to see your Sora ebook reading recommendation! You can check out ebooks directly from the slide.
Now Available! - Student printing in the Library
The printer can only be used if you are printing from a district issued Chromebook.
(You are not able to print from a phone, desktop or laptop computer.)
To hold a book- Log in with your RUSD google account and click hold on the title. It will be waiting for you in the library by the following day!
To view library book check-outs- click on "my stuff".
To view textbook checkouts- click on "more", then "back office", then "my info".
Watch book trailers, author interviews, find the book level, and more!
All proceeds go to supporting the library! Click this link to purchase books and you will have the option to send books directly to you or to the GO library. If you need a teacher code, use GNHGP.
Research Resources
Brittanica is a safe, up-to date resource for researching any topic! Sign in with your RUSD Google account. If you are logging in from home, click here for the password (must be logged in with RUSD account to see it)
Articles, books, images, activities, and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness and readability If you are logging in from home, click here for the password (must be logged in with RUSD account to see it).
ProQuest eLibrary helps simplify the research process by providing a large collection of periodical and digital media content selected to support beginning researchers. If you are logging in from home, click here for the password (must be logged in with RUSD account to see it)
A self guided research companion to help students learn complex research and writing principles. If you are logging in from home, click here for the password (must be logged in with RUSD account to see it)
Encyclopedias and reference ebooks for research. Sign in with Google using your RUSD account to use at school. If you are logging in from home, click here for the password (must be logged in with RUSD account to see it)
Links to websites for GOMS assignments (Civil War, Middle Ages, etc). Click here if you need to find curated websites for your specific research.
Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level. Log in with Google using your RUSD account.
National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images.
Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more with Gale in Context: Environmental Studies. Log in with Google using your RUSD account
Ever wonder what your students learn about our Granite Oaks Library during Library Orientation?
You can view the slide presentation below?
How to help raise money for new books....
Download the Box Tops app on your phone,
Create an account
Designate earnings to GOMS and then scan your store receipts.
***You can also still clip box tops that haven't expired and send them to the library if you prefer!
The app will automatically credit your school's earnings online! The earnings will go to purchasing new library books for the GO library!
Granite Oaks Library Staff
Let us know if you have any questions and we would be happy to help!
