Patriot HS library

Welcome to the Patriot High School Library!

Hours: 7:15am - 2:15pm   |   Monday-Friday
Office phone: 703.594.2593

 

Request books here: Book Request Form
Search the library catalog: Patriot Library Catalog

Here is an instructional video on how to search the library catalog and order a book for curbside delivery.

How to use Destiny Discover to search for a book and the Destiny App to read electronically:
Destiny Discover
Destiny App

Use your Office365 username/password for the Destiny App

If you need assistance finding a book, contact one of the librarians below.

Mrs. Knight - hughesje@pwcs.edu
Ms. Bourell - bourellj@pwcs.edu 


Patriot High School Library Media Center Mission Statement

The mission of the Patriot High School Library Media Center is to provide a welcoming environment where our patrons value the principles of leadership, integrity, character, and pride. The library will provide a program that ensures that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.

This mission is accomplished:

  • By providing intellectual and physical access to resources in all formats
  • By providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas
  • By integrating curriculum, resources, technology, and staffing
  • By collaborating with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual students

In order to accomplish this mission and to allow our users to become accomplished 21st Century learners, we will strive to incorporate the essential Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The Leader in Me.


Check-out Policies

Photo ID required for checkout. Four (4) items may be checked out at one time.
Books: Three weeks
Magazines: One week
eBooks and Audio Downloadable Books: Three weeks
Reference: May not be checked out


Passes

Passes are required during school hours. FLEX passes to the Library are written by the Library staff only


Announcements

Prince William County Schools Summer Reading

Suggested reading lists; arranged by grade level.


Prince William County Public Library

Students, please get a library card. They are free! Click on link above to see the requirements for obtaining a card. You can borrow books, movies, music, and more! If you need any assistance, please contact one of the Patriot Librarians.

Prince William County Digital Library.

You will find a wealth of resources here. On the right hand side, there will be a bar to click on for digital library tutorials.


VRC High School Books 2021-22

View the book trailer videos for the Virginia Readers' Choice list for this year. We have all of the titles in our library. Please fill out a curbside book request form or contact one of the librarians to check out these titles!

Virtual Central's Teen Read

New books available at the public library.

Common Sense Media

This is a great website for educators and parents. A variety of tools to keep children safe in the digital media age. Reviews of books, movies, television shows, apps, and games. Parent podcasts and free webinars.


Citation Links


EasyBib
Free Version: Use the drop-down list to create your MLA citation. Prince William County uses the Seventh Edition of the Handbook.

The OWL at Purdue
Examples of citations from The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University


Choosing a College

College Board College Search

A tool to help you select the best college

Virginia Public Colleges and Universities

A list of all Virginia public colleges and universities with links to their Websites 


SAT Test Links

SAT Practice Tests

SAT Test Registration


Contacts

Jennifer Knight, Librarian   |   hughesje@pwcs.edu

Lisa Bourell, Librarian   |   bourellj@pwcs.edu

Sara McFarland, Library Media Assistant   |   mcfarls@pwcs.edu

 

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