CKSS Library Learning Commons
THE CKSS LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS IS A PLACE OF QUIET WORK, READING, AND STUDY
Welcome to the CKSS Library Learning Commons!
Library Closures
Please note that the CKSS Library will be closed for the following dates / times / events:
Dec. 4-22: Library Seminar Room not available due to grad photos
Dec. 13 - Closed all day due to student first aid training -- Chromebooks are available
Forest of Reading
The Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading nominees -- for 2024 -- have been announced! Check out the Red Maple and White Pine nominees, and stay tuned for book availability and program reading here at CKSS!
Eating in the Library
The CKSS Library is a place of quiet work, reading, and study. If you wish to eat a snack in the library while doing these things, you may. Using the library for eating a full lunch is not allowed.
The library is not a place for eating lunch and/or socializing loudly; please move to the cafeteria or a hallway location if you want to do these things.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Library Information
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, holidays & school closures excepted
Facilities: Main Library, 1 Seminar Room
Policies:
The library is a place of quiet work, reading, and study
Students may snack in the library if working, reading, or studying quietly; lunches are to be eaten elsewhere
The library is not available for socializing on a lunch or spare period: please use the hallway / cafeteria / outdoor space for this
All garbage is to be disposed of by students; moved furniture is to be returned when done
No food or drink is allowed at the library computers
Loans: 2 weeks for books, 3 days for AV items & magazines, 1 day for Chromebooks; student card and clear account required for sign-out
Accessibility: The CKSS Library is wheelchair accessible; some CKSS Library staff have ASL competencies
Networking: HDSB wireless access
Orientation:
Live Grade 9 Library Orientation tours take place in September / October
View this CKSS Library Orientation (2023-24) video if new to the school; please note that Covid restrictions are no longer in place
Staff:
Teacher Librarian - Mr. Thomson
Library Technician - Ms. Smith