Staff
School Librarian, Jessica Bombardier
jessicabombardier@danvers.org
Library Aide, Jeanne Bouchard
jeannebouchard@danvers.org
Library Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:30AM-2:45PM
Wednesdays & Fridays
7:30AM-1:55PM
*Schedule is subject to change.
** All students staying after school not participating in a club need to sign in via QR codes in the library or through the link posted to the Google Classroom.
Attention HRMS Families – This year’s SUMMER READING LIST has been posted and can be found here:
https://sites.google.
Students are asked to read one book from the 50+ options. All summer reading books will be available at the PIL and through SORA.
Please contact Mrs Bombardier with any questions: jessicabombardier@danvers.org
The Dr. Betty G. Allen Library at Holten-Richmond Middle School is named after former middle school Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent Betty Allen.
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The mission of the library is to offer a flexible space that allows teaching, learning, and collaboration among members of the school community to occur. This “learning commons” approach supports the academic and personal growth of students; promotes reading for pleasure, information, and research; and provides virtual access to resources beyond its walls.
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We welcome you to a lively, enjoyable, and productive learning commons.
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Helpful Links
Destiny Discover
Do you want to access the library catalog from anywhere with your Chromebook? Click the link above for a Google Slide presentation teaching you about Destiny Discover, our library catalog.
Sora
HRMS students and faculty now have access to the app Sora from Overdrive. The app is connected to the MLS Commonwealth eBook Collection, which has a wide variety of eBooks and audiobooks.
Directions to log in are in the Google Slide presentation linked above.
Online Resources
Databases | Encyclopedias & News | Search Engines |
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Gale in Context: Middle School | Boston Globe Archive | Scholastic Go |
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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints |
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Helpful Links
Peabody Institute Library (PIL)
The Peabody Institute Library website and catalog.
Teen Department at PIL
The YA Room, located on the first floor of the library, is exclusively for teens in grades 6-12. This section of the website keeps you updated on the goings-on of the Teen Department.
Hoopla and Overdrive
Click the link above for a quick walk-through of how to access ebooks and audiobooks from the PIL with Hoopla and Overdrive. All you need is a library card!