Welcome to the Weston Middle School Library Program
Middle School Book Check Out!
The Weston Middle School Library Staff is delighted to check out books to students and teachers! Below we have listed the steps:
- Please use the MS Library Catalog to select your book(s). The Resource Lists in the Catalog is a shortcut to a variety of Book Lists and New Books.
- We have an MS Book Request Form students can complete so we can pull and prepare your book(s).
- Books will be in the library or in the lobby for remote learning students.
We are delighted to assist students, families, and teachers with all of these programs.
Let’s talk,
Lorraine Sousa
WMS Librarian
781-786-5636
sousal@weston.org
Lynn Maruskin
WMS Library Paraprofessional
781-786-5631
maruskinl@weston.org
Lorraine Sousa
WMS Librarian
Scroll down for databases, encyclopedias, periodicals and more.
WMS Books eBooks and Audiobooks
Hoopla has a huge collection of popular fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels in ebook and audiobook formats. The great thing about Hoopla is no waiting lists! If you see something you like you can always borrow. it. We recommend Hoopla Kids Mode.
- Hoopla
Sign in with your public library card (Weston, Boston, or other). - All about Hoopla
A short slideshow that explains what Hoopla is and how to use it..
Destiny Discover
https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/68444
Use your school username and password to borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Find ebooks and audiobooks by scrolling down the page until you find their sections. Once checked in, students can check eBooks and audiobooks out.
Everything MCBA! Massachusetts Childrenś Book Award 2021-2022
- Here you will find book descriptions, information and resources about the current and past years MCBA Nominees, winner and honor books.
Each year, upper elementary and 6th grade students who read five of the twenty-five books can vote for the book they believe should receive the 2021-2022 MA Children’s Book Award April 1st, and the winner is announced April 31st of each year.
Magazines
RBdigital Magazines are full-color digital magazines for your computer or mobile device. From National Geographics for Kids, Cooks, Bicycling, Beads and Button, Apple Magazine and more, you will enjoy the collection and the ease of borrowing them.
Your library’s collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Get started here: https://westonlibraryma.rbdigital.com/ or by downloading the RB Digital App. You will need your Weston Library Card.
Weston Public Library
You need your Weston Public Library card to sign into these ebook platforms. Many other towns offer them too. Give your library card a try! If it doesn’t work, apply for a Weston card.
All WHS students and faculty can get a Weston ecard online. Just follow these instructions to get one right away.
Overdrive/Libby (Weston Public Library card)
https://minuteman.overdrive.com/minuteman-weston/youth-1
Overdrive and Libby has a huge collection of ebooks and audiobooks. For mobile devices, the WPL recommends the free Libby app as the easiest way to read and listen. If a book is checked out, you can place a hold. Be careful to choose from the youth collection only!
To get started, go to the Overdrive collection below, or download the app for your IOS or Android device.
For help, ask Ms. Sousa, call the Weston Public library, or look here
Encyclopedia and Periodicals
English Databases
Social Studies Databases
Science and Health Databases
Reading Resources
Tools
Purdue Owl Writing Lab:
Summer Reading Lists 2020
