The Friends Seminary Library is dedicated to inspiring, celebrating, and supporting each community member as a scholar, storyteller, and global citizen. The Library offers a robust print collection of fiction and nonfiction materials, subscriptions to periodicals, research databases and other digital resources, dynamic programming in all divisions, and a meaningfully cross-divisional work space.
Our Library program focuses on building lifelong habits of reading and research, both for pleasure and academic inquiry. Librarians work closely with classroom teachers to help students acquire fluency in information skills that will empower them to discover, understand and enjoy using information in all of its evolving forms. We encourage the community to explore the Library’s print collection and access digital resources by using the Library’s digital catalog and resource hub. All of the Library’s resources can be explored on our LibGuide.
The Friends Librarians work to connect all community members with excellent resources based on their individual needs and interests. Our collection is selected according to American Library Association guidelines and the school’s curriculum and values, as outlined in our Collection Development Policy.
Library Hours of Operation
The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:45 AM until 6 PM and on Friday from 7:45 AM until 4:30 PM for seventh grade, eighth grade, Upper School, faculty, and staff. Sixth grade, fifth grade, and Lower School patrons will have scheduled supervised opportunities to visit the Library during school hours. Parents and caregivers are welcome in the Library before school and after school or by special arrangement with Library staff.
Library Resources
The Library collection and resources can be found on our Library LibGuide. Any suggestions or questions are welcome and should be emailed to your divisional Librarian.
