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LIBRARY ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Library ID: Long barcode on your student ID that starts with your the first five letters of your last name

Pin: Short barcode on your student ID that you use for lunch

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LIBRARY CATALOG

Browse the Rock River Library Consortium Catalog to find the perfect book for a project or fun.  Delivery is available from all locations. Search by title, author, keyword or subject; current availability is noted. Some eBooks are also available to download from the book catalog.

FIND MORE ILLINOIS

If you cannot find the book you need, locally, visit Find More Illinois to request a book outside the consortia.

E-BOOK/AUDIOBOOK ACCESS

Boundless

Browse and check out one of the many e-books or audiobooks available on this SHS e-subscription website. Download the Boundless app on your smart phone or tablet to listen to or read your book anywhere.

Follett-Browse this collection of e-books for help on research or test prep.

Biblioboard-Browse this diversely curated collection of e-books, audiobooks, and videos. Audiobooks include Shakespearean plays. These change every three months, so be sure to check back often.

Lit2Go-BrowseA free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy identified. Each reading passage can also be downloaded as a PDF and printed for use as a read-along or as supplemental reading material for your classroom.

Digital Books-Search for content by author or title. 

Internet Archive-The Internet Archive Text Archive contains a wide range of fiction, popular books, children's books, historical texts and academic books.

Project Gutenberg-Free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.

WorldCat-Borrow books or articles from libraries outside the Rock River Area. Find what you want in WorldCat, and bring the citation to the front desk and we'll send for it.

BOOK REVIEW SITES

IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO READ, 

CHECK SOME OF THESE SITES TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR CHOICE!

Goodreads

Find books to read and discuss here (find and friend Mrs. J by searching her username-mrsheatherjohnson)!

Fantastic Fiction

For information on the newest books, authors, and most popular books for teens.

Reading Rants

Out of the ordinary teen booklists & reviews.