Libraries

upper school library about 20 students seated a multiple wooden rectangular tables working on laptops and conversing
three male high school students working on laptops seated at a rectangular wooden table next to large window in theupper school library
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
middle school libary multiple wooden shelves with books in foreground and circular tables with wooden chairs in background
4 lower school female students reading books seated on floor in beginning and lower school library filled bookshelves in background
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, and refinement of research 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. For questions, please contact Katie Hurin, Beginning & Lower School Librarian.

Middle School Library

The Middle School Library is located inside the Warren Middle School. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:20 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, Middle School After-School Program 3:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The full-time librarian and part-time library assistant support faculty in building meaningful inquiry into the curriculum. Library staff teach 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. For questions, please contact Dan Woytek, Middle School Librarian.

Upper School Library

The James F. Miller Library is located next to the Circle. We’re open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday (early close for faculty meeting), and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. We have a full-time librarian and a full-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. For questions, please contact Sue Phillips, Upper School Librarian.

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