All books checked out this school year are due back to Hassenfeld Library on Friday, May 9, except for Lower School students, whose books are due back one week later on Friday, May 16.
By Kate Pritchard, Library Director
As the school year draws to a close, the time has come for our library books to return to their shelves. All books checked out this school year are due back on Friday, May 9, except for Lower School students, whose books are due back on Friday, May 16. After these dates, any books remaining on your account will be marked lost, and you will be charged a replacement fee for each book.
In the next few weeks, all rising MS and HS students will get a preview of their summer reading lists from our librarians. At this time, they will be allowed to check out up to 3 books for the summer. Students who have books currently checked out must return them before checking out new books for the summer. Rising LS students may not check out books from our library over the summer.
Books checked out over the summer will be due back to the library on Friday, August 15, at the end of the first week of school. All summer checkouts not returned by Monday, September 1, will be considered lost, and your account will be charged a replacement fee for each book.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
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Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
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