Library

Convent of the Visitation School has two libraries. The Lower School Library serves students from preschool through grade five. It also provides materials for use in the child care programs. The Middle School/Upper School Library provides service and materials for students from grades six to twelve. The MS/US Library also has a number of computer workstations and laptop computers available for research and homework.

The libraries together have more than 15,000 books and videos, more than 40 magazine subscriptions, several online encyclopedias, and a magazine database which provides the full text of nearly 12,000 total publications and indexing and abstracting for more than 16,000. There is also a collection of materials for teachers.

Materials are purchased both for curriculum support and for fun! Standard reviewing resources, “best books” lists, and student and teacher suggestions are used to select them.

Students from Montessori to grade four have regular library class visits, and may come on their own as well. Older students come with their classes as needed, and may come on their own any time. The Lower School Library is open every school day 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The MS/US Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parents and other family members are always welcome.

VISITATION LIBRARY HOMEPAGE (This is an internal site available only within the school.)
Harriet Spira, Librarian