Welcome to the St. Paul American School Hanoi Library
Welcome to the St. Paul American School Hanoi Library
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Library Service Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Monday to Friday
The SPASH Library strives to provide the following for its authorized users:
The SPASH Library strives to provide the following for its authorized users:
● Collections that meet the research and instructional needs of users.
● Collections that meet the research and instructional needs of users.
● A safe, clean, pleasant and productive learning environment conducive to scholarly research, quiet study, and mutually respectful social interaction.
● A safe, clean, pleasant and productive learning environment conducive to scholarly research, quiet study, and mutually respectful social interaction.
● Responsive service to the needs of users.
● Responsive service to the needs of users.
The Battle of the Books is back! This year, St. Paul Library introduces 10 exciting titles for our students in grades 3 – 5 to explore. After reading and discovering these books, students will join a school-based challenge, and the top 10 readers will represent St. Paul at the interschool competition hosted by UNIS.
Get ready to read, compete, and become true BOOK WARRIORS!
Click here for more details and PDF versions of the books.
EAGLES, are you eagerly counting down the days to reunite with teachers, greet friends, and joyfully return to St. Paul American School Community? We're excited to kick off another fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and fun! Let's make this year our best one yet.
The official start of the academic year 2025-2026 is only over a week away. To help "newbies" quickly integrate into St. Paul American School Big Family. Huge archives of documents are waiting for you below:
Connect to School Library Catalogue
Connect to School Library Catalogue
Our school uses Destiny Discover - an easy one to use tool designed to help you find books you're looking for. Books on topics that interest you and by authors you love are just a few clicks away.
Let's access by Your School Email, you can use the catalogue to do more such as see what you have checked out, renew your books, review books, and more!
District 500 Textbooks: Elementary, Middle and High school textbooks available for use inside the library.
NEW ARRIVAL BOOKS
Browse our newest printed books, e-book and more.
If you see something you like, just go to Destiny Discover to check our catalog for availability.
Check back regularly to stay up-to-date with the newest arrivals.
With a library account, you can check your account to see how many books you have out, what their due dates are, renew books online (if they are not overdue).
Various tutorials and research guides are available if you would like more information or instruction on these topics. If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
End-of-Year Message from the Library
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all students, teachers, and staff who have supported and actively participated in our library programs. Your enthusiasm for reading, research, and exploration has truly brought life to our space.
This year, we’ve seen a record number of books borrowed, countless hours of research conducted, and meaningful moments shared in the library. Special thanks to our top readers, dedicated student interns, and all the teachers who collaborated with us to promote a strong reading culture across all grade levels.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the new school year with exciting resources, new activities, and a refreshed space. Until then, have a restful and inspiring summer—and don’t forget to read something you love!
With gratitude,
The Library Team
St. Paul American School Hanoi
Please refer to the Library Year-in-Review Poster for a visual summary of key achievements and memorable moments from the 2024–2025 academic year
St. Paul’s 4th Annual Book Fair – A Celebration of Reading & Community!
St. Paul’s 4th Annual Book Fair – A Celebration of Reading & Community!
We are thrilled to announce St. Paul’s 4th Annual Book Fair, a beloved event that brings together students, families, and staff in a shared celebration of books, learning, and creativity.
At this year’s Book Fair, students will have the opportunity to:
Explore and purchase their favorite books at affordable prices (100,000–250,000 VND)
Exchange a gently used book for a lovely plant
Engage in exciting literacy-themed games and activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading
Event Highlights Include:
Event Highlights Include:
Literature Trivia Game – Test your knowledge of stories, authors, and characters
Reading Zone – A cozy corner to relax and dive into books
Guess the Character – Identify book characters using silhouettes and image clues
Books for Blooms – Exchange a gently used book for a lovely plant
Photo Booth – Snap a memory with themed frames featuring Harry Potter, Wimpy Kid, and more
Lucky Draw – Fun surprises await lucky participants at the Number Nook
Fahasa Pop-up Bookstore – Shop from one of Vietnam’s top book retailers right on campus
We can’t wait to see you there!
📚 Join Us for a Book Tasting! 📚
Get ready to explore exciting new books in a fun, café-style setting! At our Book Tasting, you will “sample” different genres, discover new favorites, and share their thoughts—all while enjoying a cozy reading atmosphere.
👩🏫 For Teachers: Inspire a love for reading with an engaging and interactive experience!
👦 For Students: Try out different books, find stories you love, and have fun with friends!
📅 Date: April, 1 - 11, 2025
📍 Location: B203 - St. Paul American School Hanoi Library
Come "taste" a great book—you might just find your next favorite read! 🍽📖✨
BENEFITS of Joining the BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
- Enhance reading comprehension - Encourages students to delve deeper into the texts they read
- Expand vocabulary - Exposure to a variety of genres and authors helps students build their vocabulary
- Foster teamwork - Working together to achieve a common goal strengthens teamwork and collaboration skills
- Have fun - The Battle of the Books is a great way to celebrate a love of reading and engage in friendly competition
Click HERE for more detailed information of the books.
Celebrating World Teacher's Day
at Our Elementary School Library
Our school library proudly joined our elementary students in celebrating World Teacher's Day! Oct 5th, 2024 Through a series of engaging activities, students had the opportunity to learn more about the teaching profession and express their appreciation for the wonderful teachers who inspire and guide them every day.
The students participated in:
🌟Reading Sessions to explore stories about teachers and their important roles.
🌟Gratitude Notes - Writing messages of appreciation and heartfelt thanks to their beloved teachers.
🌟Creative Poster Making - Designing posters with thoughtful messages to honor their teachers during the library time and students give the poster to teachers as a pleasant surprise.Our goal is to create a space where students not only develop a love for reading but also learn meaningful values like respect and gratitude. By participating in these activities, students deepened their understanding of what it means to be a teacher and celebrated the dedication of their role models.
Hope you can feel the spirit of gratitude our students have for their teachers!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the amazing teachers who make a difference in our lives!
And HERE'S what the K-5 students have sent to their teachers on World Teachers' Day.
School Year 2023 - 2024 in Review
School Year 2023 - 2024 in Review
A Look Back at a Year of Learning and Growth!
A Look Back at a Year of Learning and Growth!
As the school year draws to a close, St. Paul American School Hanoi Library team wants to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared with all of you! This year has been filled with exciting events, valuable resources, and a dedicated community of readers and learners.
Your continued support has been instrumental in making this year a success. We extend a sincere thank you to our students, parents, teachers, and faculty for their active participation in library programs and services.
We can't wait to unveil our exciting plans for the coming year! Stay tuned for information on upcoming events, new resources, and summer reading initiatives.
Here's to a summer filled with exploration, learning, and most importantly,
HAPPY READING!
✍ If you want to request the school to purchase reading books that are not in the library, please fill in this FORM.
📚 The School Library and Principals will review your book purchasing requests.
St. Paul Library Internship
St. Paul Library Internship
This is an opportunity for students at St. Paul to have better understanding about library work. They will be guided, experience all the work as the library staff.
Let's see us on Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri every week at B203!
We look for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to work as part of our library team for taping, shelving, labeling, and many other work-related projects around books and library management systems.
If you are a 6th to 12th grader at St. Paul American School, self-motivated, friendly, and interested in contributing, like to join activities in the library, and love helping with the job in the library, then YES, please join us!
See you at B203!
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