Curbside Pick-Up UPDATE
Thanks for your patience as we all learn to use the Library Catalog in new ways! Please read the clarifiying tips below so that the process is sustainable and more effective for all.
Pick-Up: Wednesdays from 1:15-1:45 and Thursdays from 2:30-3PM outside the Library EXIT on 80th/26th.
Please bring a waterproof backpack or bag to carry your library books to and fro!
• Students need to have books marked IN on HOLD by 2:30PM on Tuesdays in order to pick them up on Wednesday or Thursday. Holds that come in after 2:30 on Tuesday will be available at the following week's pick up.
• Books marked IN are books that are available.
- Books marked OUT are currently checked out by other students. The wait process is currently at least two weeks long because the student needs to return the book, I need to quarantine the book for a week, and you might not be first in line for the book.
• We only allow one graphic novel per checkout, and one book from a series per checkout. This has been the most time-consuming problem for me so far. If a student HOLDS two available graphic novels, the first will be pulled for the student and the second one deleted because otherwise it creates a problem in the notification system. Sorry, friends.
• Books are due after one week. The black and yellow return bin is outside the Library EXIT daily. M/T/TH/F from 8:30-2, W from 8:30-1:45. Students can drop books in the bin at any time. I encourage you to return books as soon as you've finished, if possible, so that I can begin the quarantine process on them.
• If your student needs longer to finish a book, please email me and I can renew the book. This is not a problem as long as it's not on HOLD for more than one student.
• 1-5th graders may put up to two books on HOLD. Kindergarteners will be able to check out books by the second trimester.
Student Devices
Should you need assistance with your new device, click on the page for SPS Technology Supports for Families. You will find FAQs, tutorials for all of the apps and all of the answers to your questions!
Should you have trouble with your device you can go to one of the followingTechnology Support Center locations without an appointment. Pick the location and time that best suits your needs. We have heard from a couple of families that the process was quick and their problems were fixed!
A full list of Technology Support Centers can be found here. The two closest sites are:
Nathan Hale High School
10750 30th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125
Entrance is on 110th street near the athletic field. Parking is available on 110th.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 11 - 11:30
Phone = 206-252-2856
John Marshall Alternative High
520 NE Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98115
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch 11 - 11:30
Phone = 206-252-3659
Are you looking for digital materials?
SPS students have access to a host of Seattle Public Library's amazing digital resources just by using their SPS ID#. Check out the training videos here:
