Hillcrest HS Library 

Please use this website to access our catalog, find book suggestions, access our databases and get help with research.

The library is open periods 1-9 most days. 
Students can come into the library during a free period, lunch period or Study Hall.  If you come from a class with a pass, the pass is for 5 minutes.
Feel free to email Ms. O'Connell or Mr. Ladja with any questions.

Search the Library Catalog
Browse the catalog to see what print books we have in the library.  There are also ebooks and audiobooks in the catalog, which always accessible - sign in with your NYC email.

Click here for our Sora page - use Sora to access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks in all genres.

Public Libraries

You can apply for a Queens Library card through our school library. We will send out your application and a card will be created for you and mailed here.  You don't have to go to pick it up -- what could be easier than that??  Pick up an application in today.  Having a Queens library card will give you access to millions of digital and print books and materials.

You can also apply for digital or e-library cards from all 3 NYC public library systems.  These accounts will give you access to millions of digital books, as well as research databases, music, movies and more.  Apply with your school email and you will receive a barcode and account the same day:

Queens Library         
Brooklyn Library          
NYPL