We love summer reading programs, and the Bookshop Santa Cruz challenge is our favorite. The prizes, (A $5 Bookshop gift card; $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery; free slice from Pizza My Heart; special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors) are well worth it, AND if B40 students return the most bookmarks, our library could win a $100 gift card!
Click on the image for more information and how to sign up.
You may check out 4 books at a time
Books are checked out for 2 weeks (10 school days).
We DO NOT charge late fees, but, we will pester you relentlessly if your book is late.
If you have overdue books, we will not check out a new library book to you. Please return your books on time.
Students with missing or seriously overdue books may not be able to attend dances/ movie nights/ etc.
Holds: We will hold a book for you for 3 days if there is a reason why you can't check it out immediately.
Reserves: You can reserve book and we will hold it for 3 days. Ask at the library desk if we can hold a book for you.
Renewals: You may renew a checkout for 2 weeks if no one else has reserved it.
Lost books: If you lose a book and it comes back to the library, we will return it and shelve it for you.
If you tell us in advance that you lost it and it gets returned, we will hold it for you.
If a book cannot be found, you must pay for the book to be replaced.
Speak to Ms. Boox or Marina as soon as possible so we can work out an arrangement.
In general:
Use indoor voices
Mute volume on all devices (phone/chromebook)
Do not block walkways
Treat people kindly- use considerate language at all times
No food or drink (except water) allowed in the library
Clean up after yourself
Chromebook use during lunch/break:
You may use your Chromebook in the library during break and lunch for academic purposes (homework or other learning)
When using Chromebooks, please sit so that we can see your screen
If you need to borrow a Chromebook for the day because you left yours at home, please ask Marina or Ms. Brooks to check one out to you. It will be due at the end of the school day.
Former 7th grade Core teacher at B40
MLIS degree
(Masters Degree in Library Informational Sciences)
Santa Cruz Derby Girl alumni (MsBoox #357)
Hobbies include: Reading a ton of YA and middle grade fiction (preferably sci-fi/fantasy), making art out of discarded books, playing with jewelry making, learning how to keep plants alive, editing videos, and going on long bike rides in the morning.
I can help you with many things, including:
guiding you toward books you might enjoy reading
editing and revising your writing
research and fact-checking sources
formatting your assignments in Google Docs
learning how to use Google and other digital tools
learning how to use Canva (graphic design)
learning how to use WeVideo (video editing)
getting started with a Learning Ally audiobook account
technology issues
Former PIP at Westlake
Published author, member of the Celtic band Mountain Lark and the harp ensemble Oban
Hobbies include: Reading (whatever strikes my fancy), knitting sweaters, watching movies, going for walks, working out, messing around in the garden, and spying on blue jays
Let me know if I can:
help you find a book
recommend a book
talk to you about your writing
help you with your knitting
convince you that blue jays are really cool
