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After-School Library Permission Form
To use the library after school, students and parents should download, sign, and return the library permission form to homeroom teachers.
The library is now open after school on Monday and Wednesday afternoons until 4:00 p.m.  The library permission form must be filled out and returned to Ms. Comber in the library.
  • Permission form (Word Doc)
  • Permission form (PDF)
Library Hours
  • Early Academy: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am to 8:40 am
  • During the School Day: Any time, with a pass, for a quick visit. 
  • Library Lunch: Eat Downstairs first, then spend the period in the library:
    • 6th Grade: Mon, Weds, Fri, Period 6
    • 7th Grade: Tue, Thur, Fri, Period 5
    • 8th Grade: Mon, Weds, Thur, Period 4
  • After School: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, after you hand in a signed permission slip

nYPL Branch libraries

Here is a listing of nearby New York Public Library Branches:
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Bloomingdale Library  212-222-8030
150 West 100th Street
Teen Event Calendar

George Bruce Library
  
212-662-9727
518 West 125th Street
Teen Event Calendar

Harry Belafonte 115th St Library
  
212-666-9393
203 West 115th Street
Teen Event Calendar

Morningside Heights Library  212-864-2530
2900 Broadway at West 113th St
Teen Event Calendar

​Riverside Library  212-870-1810
127 Amsterdam Avenue at West 65th St
Teen Event Calendar

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St. Agnes Library  212-621-0619
444 Amsterdam Avenue at West 82nd St
Teen Event Calendar
Library Rules
Students may borrow up to four library books or magazines at a time and keep them for two weeks. Materials may be renewed for an additional two weeks unless another reader has requested them. Books marked "reference" or "do not circulate" must be used in the library. Newspapers and the most current issue of each magazine must be used in the library.

Students are responsible for getting materials back on time. Lost or damaged materials must be paid for.

Students may borrow materials during morning and afternoon homeroom, or throughout the day provided they come with a pass from their teacher.  Students must show their pass to the librarian and sign in the library guest book with their first and last name and class every time they come into the library.

The library is a place for quiet study and research. Appropriate behavior is required at all times. Students who disrupt or disturb others will be asked to leave. When the library is full, additional students will not be admitted even if they have a pass.

A limited number of computers are available for Internet access, typing and research. Printing is limited. Students should come with printer paper and be prepared to take notes or to save work on a computer disk. Limited copying is available at the librarian’s discretion.

When many students want to use the computers, the rule is "first come, first serve". However, students will be asked to share computer time. Students working on school assignments can bump students doing recreational browsing.

Students must respect the Acceptable Internet Use Policy. Violators will lose the privilege of using computers. Any student intentionally damaging computers, furniture or materials will be barred.

The library is open after school, several days a week. Check the door calendar for days and times.

The library is pleased to display samples of student writing, art and projects. Celebrations, concerts, authors' parties and other events may be scheduled by classroom teachers.

Students are invited to be part of the Library Squad to help with preparing materials, shelving books and assisting students with using the library and the computers. Talk to the librarian if you want to be a part of it.

Students are invited to join the Tech Squad to help maintain computers and design web pages. Student help is also needed for operating digital and video cameras.

Free OnLine ebooks and AudioBooks for students

​Sora eBooks and AudioBooks Info
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Tutorial on using the Sora app for e-books and audiobooks.

MackinVIA.com
Free ebooks and audio books that can be read online. Also access to Lightbox, additional e-books and some databases.  
  • School/Library Name:  Booker T Washington JHS 54, MANHATTAN, NY
  • User ID: 54BTW
  • Password: 54BTW
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MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861
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  • Home
  • ABOUT MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software