Libraries

middle school librarian dan woytek seated and laughing with other seated students in libary
angled birds eye view of middle school library where about 12 students are seated around three circular gray tables reading and conversing surrounded by books in shelves
upper school librarian sue phillips standing and leaning down chatting with students seated at rectangular wooden table in upper school library
upper school library about 20 students seated a multiple wooden rectangular tables working on laptops and conversing
BLS librarian katie hurin facing viewer, smiling and chatting with seated students
beginning and lower school library wide angle view wooden bench and circular tables in foreground and bookshelves with books in background

Our three divisional libraries each have their own full-time librarian, all of whom are dedicated to enriching the curriculum, teaching practical life-long research skills, collaborating with teachers, and actively promoting reading beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

Intellectual Freedom and Educating for Democracy

Catlin Gabel’s librarians are committed to developing library collections that reflect the mission and values of the school and to protecting every student’s right to read and seek information.

 

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Beginning & Lower School Library

Florence K. Angell Library is at the heart of the Lower School. As a team of a full-time librarian and a full time library assistant, we pride ourselves on cultivating a love of reading, in-depth exploration opportunities, refinement of research skills, and promoting digital citizenship skills . Annually, our library circulates an average of 20,000 books and materials. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Middle School Library

The Middle School Library is located inside the Warren Middle School. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:20 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The full-time librarian supports faculty in building meaningful inquiry into the curriculum. The Middle School Librarian teaches students how to use information responsibly, so students can show their learning with integrity and critical thinking.

The Middle School Library acts as a community space where students can access books for pleasure reading, games and sports equipment for non-curricular times. Also, it is the hub for middle school’s Oregon Battle of the Books program.

Upper School Library

The James F. Miller Library is located next to the Circle. We’re open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday (early close for faculty meeting), and 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. We have a full-time librarian and a part-time associate librarian to help students and faculty with research questions. Our library is filled with windows and light, making it a great place to study.

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