THS Reads

Physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks are available for students & staff to check out!  Use the links below to start reading today.

Physical Books

1. Search for books using the THS Catalog.

   • Hint - you can search by title, author, topic, or genre!

   • If the book is currently check out, place a hold on the book. You will receive a note to pick up the book from the library when it is ready. 

     • Username: your ID number

     • Password: tisdbirthday (MMDDYYYY)

**You can even place holds on books at other TISD libraries - ask Mrs. Nalley if you need help!

2. When you're finished with the book, return it to the library book return in the THS Library or front office.

Ebooks & Audiobooks - Read or listen on a Chromebook, phone, or other personal device

1. Log in to Tomball ISD Sora.

   • Student Log In Instructions

   • Staff Log In Instructions

   • Sora Instructions for Phones

2. Search for books.

   • Hint - you can search by title, author, topic, or genre!  You can also browse by scrolling down or using the Collections tab in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. If a book is available, click Borrow.  If the book is currently unavailable, click Place a Hold.

4. To read the book on your Chromebook, go to your Shelf at the bottom of your screen and click Open Book.

5. You can also read these ebooks and audiobooks on a personal device!

   • Personal Device Instructions

   • Sora App Instructions

6. If you finish your book early, please return the book so someone else can read it! If you forget to return it, it will automatically expire from your account in two weeks.

Tomball ISD SPARK via Harris County Public Library

If you can't find what you want in our TISD Libraries or Sora, Tomball ISD also has a partnership with the Harris County Public Library! All students and staff can request and use HCPL materials for free, but students, please make sure you have your family's permission to request any items.

1. Visit the TISD SPARK page (bit.ly/tisdspark).

2. Follow these instructions to log in and request books or other materials.

3. You will receive a note from Mrs. Nalley when your requested items are ready for you to pick up at the THS Library.

4. When you're finished with the items, return them to the THS Library and they will be sent back to HCPL.  

**Please make sure you have your family's permission to request these items!

Suggest a New Book

Didn't find what you're looking for?  Use this form to suggest a book for Mrs. Nalley to consider adding to the THS Library.