"We prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be."
Academics
Library
The Friends Seminary Library program supports the mission of the School by providing a welcoming environment where the Quaker values of peace and study inform the pursuit of knowledge through reading, writing and research.
The Library space encompasses a Main Reading Room, Study Alcoves, a Periodical Room, an Archive Room, Study Alcoves and a Lower School wing.
A collection of print and digital materials including books, databases, and an enhanced book catalog support reading, classroom-related research projects, reading for pleasure, and the development of information fluency.
Librarians work with classroom teachers and technology integrators to help students acquire information skills that emphasize critical thinking and creativity in a variety of media formats.
A collection of print and digital materials including books, databases, and an enhanced book catalog support reading, classroom-related research projects, reading for pleasure, and the development of information fluency.
Librarians work with classroom teachers and technology integrators to help students acquire information skills that emphasize critical thinking and creativity in a variety of media formats.
Eating and drinking are not allowed in the Library.
Library Resources
List of 3 frequently asked questions.
Hours
Grades 5-6:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m - 3:15 p.m. (or until 6:00 p.m. with parent, guardian or caregiver)
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (or until 4:30 p.m.with parent, guardian or caregiver)
Grades 7-8:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m - 3:15 p.m. (or until 6:00 p.m. with parent, guardian or caregiver)
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (or until 4:30 p.m.with parent, guardian or caregiver)
Grades 7-8:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Early Closings for the year:
The Library will close at 3:30 p.m. on the following days. Note that additional early closings may be announced.
The Library will close at 3:30 p.m. on the following days. Note that additional early closings may be announced.
Tuesday, November 21 - Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 21 - Winter Break
Friday, March 16 - Spring Break
Friday, May 25 - Memorial Day Weekend
Contact Us
Meave Warnock Sheehan
After School Librarian
After School Librarian
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Friends Seminary — the oldest continuously operated, coeducational school in NYC — serves college-bound day students in Kindergarten-Grade 12.
