Library
Welcome to the BHS Library
What’s Happening in the Library
There are daily clubs meeting during lunchtime for students to participate in. Come join along!

- Monday | Library Leaders
- Book Club Room 11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
- Create community and share your love of the library with other readers.
- Tuesday | That Dam Book Club | Meets every other week.
- That Dam Book Club members discuss nominees for the Evergreen Teen Book Award.
- Tuesday | Beaver Book Club. Join the discussions on what you like.
- Wednesday | Comic Book Club
- Comic Book Club meets at lunch in Mr. Lee’s Classroom.
- Wednesday | 3D Printing Club
- The 3D Club meets at lunch in the library!
- Wednesday | Makerspace Projects! Join us once a month on Wednesdays afterschool for crafting.
- Thursday | Manga Club | Meets every other week (Jan 19)
- Meets at lunch in the Makerspace.
- Talking about manga/anime and buying new manga for the school.
- Thursday | Horror Book Club | Meets every other week (Jan 26)
- A Horror Book Club short stories at lunch.
- Friday | Reading Buddies!
- Meets at 8 a.m. reading to 1st Grade Students.
- Friday | Pride Book Club
- Meets at lunch. Join the discussions!
Help Support Ms. Chambers with DonorsChoose
You can help support Ms. Chambers library classroom through donations on the DonorsChoose page.
Congratulations!

The BHS Library celebrated the top 10 students who checked out the most books so far. Here are the number of books each of the top 10 students check out: 104, 61, 53, 43, 42, 42, 36, 33, 33, and 17.
Beaver Readers have checked out more than 4,300 titles in 2022!
Students Please Return Your Books or Renew Them if Needed

Ballard HS students please return the books that you are finished reading to Ballard High School Library. We need to get them back into our Book Inventory so other students can check them out. We have 100s of holds pending and readers waiting for books. We LOVE to see students reading books they are excited about and you have books other students have requested!
Of course, if you would like to keep books and finish reading them, please do, just email or come by the circulation counter and we can renew it. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:45, and Friday 8:00-4:00.
Please let Ms.Chambers know if you have any questions at tschambers@seattleschools.org. Thank you and HAPPY READING!
Quick Links
- Check out titles by logging into Destiny Discover
- Go to the Library Program Support Page on Schoology to learn more.
- Checkout the Library Linktree too.
Students!
Schoology Information
Log in to Schoology to see what events we have ahead, including some opportunities for community service hours.
Stop by if you are interested in helping the library and making new friends.
Currently Reading…

Ms. Chambers is reading The Electric Kingdom and The Darkness Outside Us

Put Books On Hold
Ballard students you can put books and games on hold on the Library Catalog.
Need Homework Help?
We have tutors available!
Stop by the Library!

Subjects include Math, Science, Writing and College Essays!
Where: Ballard High School Library
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Who: Retired community members offering free, in-person tutoring.
Peter Seitel – Peter has been a long-time Ballard HS tutor and is looking forward to starting back up again after a 2 year Covid pause. 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/SAT practice.
Peter Glick Peter is a retired Ballard resident and former self-employed restaurateur.
He is available to work with students in the areas of: Math, Science, Language Arts, Career Counseling, or Personal Finances/Budgeting. He can also teach cooking classes, so reach out if your club would be interested!
Kendra Howe Kendra is semi-retired from a career in marketing where she focused on strategic planning, messaging and writing. She loves to help people become better communicators, particularly in writing. She is available to work with students on any writing assignment including college essays.
Debby Bacharach Debby is the parent of a current Ballard student. She runs her own writing tutoring business, has run writing centers and taught college writing for thirty years. She can help at any stage of the process: getting started, organizing, developing ideas, transitions, style, grammar, and proofreading. Instead of “fixing” the student’s writing, she will support their progress. (Starting on Dec 6)
Peter Kron Peter is a retired software engineer. He has an undergraduate degree/lifelong interest in Math. His tutoring experience includes working with students at Mathnasium and McDonald International School. He’s available to assist students with Math.
Seattle Public Library and Tutor.com
Separately, students can also access Tutor.com for free online help with other subjects every day 2 – 10 p.m. online. Info Flyer
Ballard High School Library Tour
View the Library Curriculum Night Video and welcome to the Library!
Inspire Reading Donations
Would you like to inspire even more reading? Consider a donation to the Library Donors Choose and/or the BHS Book Drive through Amazon!
Thank You BHS Staff



