Welcome to the October 2025 HSTAT Library Newsletter! 

Library hours are:

Monday - Thursday: 7:15 am to 4:30 pm

Friday: 7:15 am to 4:00 pm

What's going on in the library?

We are off to a busy start this fall in the HSTAT Library! Students come to the library before, during, and after school to read, study, and gather with friends. In the library, we have new books on display, comfortable new furniture, desktop computers, printers, school and art supplies, puzzles, and games. 

As the school librarian, I am available to help students find print and digital reading materials, direct them to reliable resources, and support their schoolwork. Additionally, i provide library instruction to introduce students to research databases and other library resources. Please email me if you have any questions.

Ms. Rathgeb, Librarian  arathgeb@schools.nyc.gov

HSTAT Library celebrates Latino and Hispanic Heritage month by featuring books and authors that have contributed to the artistic, cultural, and intellectual life of the United States. Click below to browse books available for free in the Citywide Digital Library. 

Also in October is Banned Books Week. The HSTAT Library promotes the freedom to read by featuring books that have frequently been banned and challenged in the United States. We post information on the currrent state of book challenges, and provide data and statistics provided by the American Library Association to help students develop their thoughts on the issue. Click on the image below to learn more.