St. Martin's Episcopal School has two exceptional libraries, providing an essential collaborative study space at opposite ends of the extensive campus. The Lower School Library serves faculty and students from George Cottage to grade four. The Martin Family Library serves grades five through twelve. Our libraries feature a vast collection of print and digital resources, carefully curated to support the curriculum and meet the diverse interests and academic needs of our students.

Two professional librarians are committed to providing the resources and support necessary for St. Martin's students to become responsible digital citizens.They provide personalized assistance to students and work closely with faculty to ensure comprehensive information literacy integration reaches across all academic divisions. The goal is to inspire students to develop a love of thinking and learning and to spark joy in a simple love of reading.

Lower School Library (George Cottage - Grade 4) 

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday - By Appointment

Faculty: Ethel Madden, MLIS, Lower School Librarian ([email protected])

 

Martin Family Library (Grades 5-12)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Faculty: Brittany Hart, MLIS, Middle and Upper School Librarian ([email protected])

  • Accelerated Reader - This web-based reading management program is used from grade 2nd through 6th grade. The program includes quizzes and provides instant feedback on comprehension, allowing teachers to monitor progress and set individualized reading goals. Parents may access Accelerated Reader Home Connect via the link: https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/1685186 to monitor and support their child's reading progress. 
  • Biography Reference Center - provides access to thousands of biographical articles and images on notable figures from various fields, including science, politics, literature, and entertainment.
  • EBSCO Research Databases - provides access to a vast collection of academic and professional content, including full-text peer-reviewed articles, books, and primary sources in various disciplines such as science, technology, health, education, and humanities. 
  • Explora Middle and High School - offers students a range of reliable and age-appropriate content from leading sources, including full-text articles from hundreds of magazines, academic journals, encyclopedias, and primary source documents. 
  • Explora Teacher’s edition - designed specifically for educators, providing them with a wide range of instructional resources to support classroom teaching and student learning.
  • History Reference Center - provides access to a wide range of historical materials, including primary sources, reference books, and periodicals.
  • JSTOR - a non-profit digital library that provides access to high-quality, peer-reviewed content, including thousands of academic journals, books, and primary sources in a variety of disciplines, including history, sociology, economics, and political science.
  • Literary Reference Center Plus - provides access to a vast collection of literary resources, including plot summaries, critical analyses, author biographies, and full-text poems, short stories, and classic novels.
  • Science Reference Center - offers access to a vast collection of scientific resources, including full-text articles, reference books, and images covering topics such as biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, and more.
  • Worldbook Online - a comprehensive digital encyclopedia that provides access to thousands of articles, multimedia content, timelines, maps, and other resources covering a wide range of topics, including science, history, social studies, literature, and more. 

* Please contact a librarian for off-campus access