Library
Welcome to the BHS Library
Welcome BHS Students!
The amazing dynamic duo of Teacher-Librarian TuesD Chambers and Britta Bowman, Library assistant who are looking forward to another year of support from the parent group and community in fostering a culture of literacy and learning within our school community. We also want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the role you all play in making our library the vibrant center of learning and discovery.
~ Teacher TuesD Chambers and Assistant Librarian Britta Bowman.
Parents! Guardians! Students! Community Members!
Calling all BeaverReader supporters! We are excited to have two new embroidery machines in the BHS Makerspace and we would love to have some parents, students, or community members show students how to use them.
Please let us know if you can help! Email Ms. Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org
Amazon Book (Memoirs) Wishlist
The Beaver Readers theme to start of the 2025-26 year is Memoirs. Consider reviewing the Amazon Memoir Wish List and buying new or preferred donating gentle used books from your bookshelves. Please consider looking through our list and picking a few you know our seniors would love to read. If you have them on your shelves at home, that would be even better. Questions? Email Ms. Chambers at tschambers@seattleschools.org Thank you!
BHS Library Reading Lists!
Read books and share your favorites with Ms. Chambers and your teachers!
Follow Our Library Instagram!

Follow the Beaver Readers Ballard High School Instagram for updates. Find out all about all the great things happening in the Ballard HS Library. Check it out! Use the link below or search for BeaverReadersBHS in the Instagram app and stay connected and get involved.
Examples of Activity in the BHS Library
- Blow Balloons Beavers – Blow into balloons and knock over the red solo cups, lined up with the breath from the balloons.
- Beaver Ball Juggling – Juggle blown up balloons across the library without them falling.
- Beaver Bingo – Library trivia and book Bingo.
- Beaver Bracelets – Make a bracelet with the beads on a paper plate.
- Beaver Cotton Bowl – Work with partner to get cotton balls into plastic bins while blindfolded and listening to your partners directions.
- Beaver Ball – Hit balloons back and forth with fly swatters. If they fall on the ground the other team gets a point.
Days of the Week!
- Monday: Library Leaders
- Tuesday: That Dam Book Club | Read books and share
- Wednesday: Comic Book Club | Reading Transformers
- Thursday: Library Olympics Fun Games
- Friday: Pride Book Club
And More!
- Self Care Book Displays
- Sweater Weather, Classic Books (created by Ms. Katrel’s class)
- Karaoke Machine
- We are getting our Karaoke machine up and running.
Free Math Tutor Available Mon – Thursday
We are so lucky to have Ballard community tutors who come to our library every week to support students. This is math tutoring for our students and it is COMPLETELY FREE! Stop by the library circulation counter and sign up!
- Where: Ballard High School Library
- When: Every Monday – Thursday afternoon, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Running Start students stop by and sign up
- Who: Volunteer community members.
- How: Drop into the library after school — or, to guarantee a 20-minute session, put your name on the sign-up sheet.
Peter Seitel
Peter has been a long-time Ballard HS tutor and is looking forward to the new school year. He had a career as a Geologist and Geophysicist before becoming an IT consultant and small business owner. He is available to assist students with all Math courses- from Algebra to AP Calculus and first year Physics. He can also assist with ACT or SAT practice.
Library Clubs 25-26
Reading Buddies to 1st Graders Online
New! Reading Buddies meet at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesdays. The group reads picture books to first-grade students online at Magnolia Elementary in Ms. Meck’s class. Beaver Reader Reading Buddies earn Service Learning hours as well. They read online in the library Book Club Room. Questions? Email tschambers@seattleschools.org
Clubs That Meet at Lunch
- Library Leaders meet on Mondays. Service Learning hours available.
- That Dam Book Club meets every other Tuesday. Students meet in the Makerspace and can read whatever they want and talk about it. They have been meeting with Lincoln High School in a dual book club of Evergreen book titles.
- Comic Book Club meets on Wednesdays in Mr. Lee’s classroom.
- 3D Printing Club and Architecture Club meet Wednesdays in the Library.
- Garment Club meet Thursdays in Ms. Carlson’s room using Library Makerspace sewing machines.
- Pride Book Club meets every other Friday.
Ballard HS Clubs
Clubs are a great way to get involved. Ballard HS has over 75 clubs available for students! If you can’t find a Club that fits your interests, start your own!
Parent Volunteers in the Library Always Needed and Appreciated
Email Ms. Chambers; tschambers@seattleschools.org if interested we would love to have you!

The BHS Library and Librarian TuesD Chambers appreciates all the PTSA Volunteer support and help in the library to help all students! Thank you Ballard HS Parents/Guardians you are the best! Sign Up Today to help out in the BHS Library.
Parent volunteers are needed to help in the Ballard Library by signing up for regular weekly shifts during the school day. This is a great opportunity for parents who are able and interested to come 2 hours a week at the same time each week. Help our fantastic librarian Ms. Chambers with checking in books, book displays, re-shelving and other special projects! Questions? Email Ms. Chambers; tschambers@seattleschools.org
Please note that SPS requires all volunteers to complete their volunteer approval process before you can volunteer. Complete the forms needed on our Volunteer Paperwork page and email us if you have any questions at all at to volunteer@ballardhighptsa.org Thank you!
Service Learning Hours, Resources & More
Students! Hang Out & Read in the Library

Student Resources
As of October 6, 2025