Check out the new Library
Following a duration of time where the Aurora High School library was unoccupied, an interdepartmental committee is making adjustments in order to create a new library accompanied with chairs and magazines, in hopes of making it a more comfortable and inviting environment for students.
“It’s gonna be really cool when it’s done,” said Vice Principal Brian Brookhart.
The library will be split up in different sections according to the level of compatibility needed in each area.
AP Literature teacher Rose Brown said, “The outer lab will have leather chairs and possibly rugs or lamps, depending on the money we get.”
The school is receiving a grant through the Aurora Schools Foundation, which will help to cover the costs of creating an authentic library. Although student promoted fundraisers will not be held to bring in extra revenue, book fairs throughout the year will further increase the amount of money and books the AHS faculty brings in regarding library funding.
The updates in the library are just a small portion of the program which is overall used to promote reading and literature throughout the school.
“New bulletin boards with announcements of new books and student/staff reviews are being used around the school to encourage reading,” said Brown.
Despite rumors that have circulated surrounding the new library only being for seniors, it will be open to all students.
The overall goal of the library is to “Promote reading and create an environment where reading and planned reading activities can take place,” said Brown.
The previous library had a lack of books that were appealing, let alone usable to students.
“We added 700 dollars worth of new books in the spring, and those are all current adult and Young Adult best sellers,” said Brown.
AHS senior, Miranda Stancato said, “I think the library will be good for the school and for students. I will definitely go there during my study halls.”
Students, as well as staff members, are excited for the new changes which Brown said, “It is our goal for the student body to see big changes by winter break.”
With that being said, the hope is that students will be able to attend the library during a study hall or lunch if they simply need or want a quiet place to read, either recreationally or for class.
“It a nice place for people to go to escape the loud senior room,” said Senior Mackenzie Baldwin
Books are not the only reading material that will be in the library however, but magazines which appeal to all subject areas.
“Each department is going to contribute a magazine that relates to their curriculum so students have a wider variety of material,” said Brown.
The donating of magazines from each department will greatly reduce the cost of the library itself, and will allow students a wide variety of reading material. The library is a place for reading, however the substance of reading is not limited to only novels. The magazines will feature various subject areas in hope of appealing to all different types of students.
The update will be a positive change for students and faculty who will soon have a fully functioning library. The library does not require a card, so come check it out.
