Welcome to the
Holy Trinity Catholic School Library
Teacher Librarian: Mrs. Annie Smilie
Contact: asmilie@htslenexa.org
The mission of the Holy Trinity Catholic School Library is to provide materials and resources to our kindergarten through 8th grade students in ways that support our curriculum and encourage the love of reading. Our goal is for students to become critical thinkers, independent users of information, and life-long learners who love to read.
Search HTS Library - Use this link to access the library's catalog.
AR BookFind - Use this link to find the book level and AR points for a book.
William Allen White - Students in 4th-8th grade are encouraged to participate in our school's annual William Allen White reading challenge. Click here to see this year's current nominees, past year's nominees and winners, and the history of the William Allen White award in Kansas.
Johnson County Library - Don't see what you're looking for in the HTS Library? Check here!
HTS Library Hours
2023-2024 Weekly Class Schedule
Monday- 4R, 2:30-3:00 Open Checkout
Tuesday-5T, 2E, 6D, 1C, 4B, 3B
Wednesday- 5F, 2J, 1H, 4M, 3J
Thursday-5A, 2S, 6R, 1K, KK, 3O
Friday- 6N, KT, KB, KG, 2:30-3:00 Open Checkout
Circulation
Books may be checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed as needed. Reference books are not able to be checked out. All materials checked out become the responsibility of the patron and lost or damaged books may necessitate a replacement fee.
Library Selection Policy
Materials will be selected to support the overall school mission statement with an eye toward:
Providing a well-rounded selection of literary materials suitable for a Catholic school culture
Ensuring that a liberal arts curriculum is in place to foster the academic goals of the school
Book Donation Policy
We welcome donations from groups and individuals but will make the final determination as to whether a donation fits the selection criteria outlined above and/or if the item donated is physically useful for circulation.
Checkout Policy
Kindergarten students may check out one book for a two-week period. Students in grades 1-8 may have two books checked out at one time for a two-week period. Fines will not be collected on overdue books.
Birthday Book Club
A Holy Trinity Library tradition! Families are invited to recognize their child's birthday by donating to the school library. Each donation is recognized by placing a bookplate with the child's name on the front endpaper of the new book. On the student's birthday (or half birthday), he or she selects a book that will go into circulation in the HTS Library. For more information or to sign up, please contact Mrs. Smilie.
