The Library wants to assist students and their families during this time of distance learning. For more information about how students can use the library, check out the "BCPL October Student Newsletter" under Attachments below.
Virtual Learning Assistance
Tutor.com
Students can utilize Tutor.com for free through the Library's website. This service provides live tutoring, homework help, test prep, resume and cover letter help. Access through our website BoylePubLib.org/tutor with a library card number or the student's STACK ID number. (Contact the Library via phone, email, or Live Chat with any questions.)
Free WiFi Access
The Library has outdoor study spaces available outside of the main entrance for students to use during regular library hours. Free WiFi is available in the parking lot 24/7 (no password required).
Curbside Pickup
As a service to our patrons, Curbside Pickup is available Tuesday through Friday. Orders can be placed between 10:00 am-2:00 pm on any day curbside pickup is offered. Most items will be available for same-day pickup between 2:00-5:00 pm. More information about this service can be found on our Curbside Pickup page.
Current Loan Lending Periods
While the Library is on reduced operating hours, loan lending periods have been temporarily extended. Here are the current loan lending periods:
- Books & Magazines: 28 days
- DVDs & Audiobooks: 14 days
- Launchpads: 7 days
Click here for more information on how to get a library card.
National Hispanic Heritage Month - Book for young readers
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. Find out more at https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
La Princesa and the Pea
Susan Middleton Elya
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina
(untitled)
(none)
Just Ask!
Sonia Sotomayor
Funny Bones
Duncan Tonatiuh
The First Rule of Punk
Celia C. Pérez
Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
Juan Felipe Herrera
Love
Matt de la Peña
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (A Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 1)
Carlos Hernandez
The Other Half of Happy
Rebecca Balcárcel
Lucky Broken Girl
Ruth Behar
The Storm Runner
J.C. Cervantes
Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows
Ryan Calejo
Each Tiny Spark
Pablo Cartaya
The Wild Book
Juan Villoro
Strange Birds
Celia C. Pérez
Dactyl Hill Squad
Daniel José Older
The Moon Within
Aida Salazar
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Pablo Cartaya
Esperanza Rising
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Becoming Naomi Len̤
Pam Muǫz Ryan
Social Justice Reading for Youth
Books in the following list are referenced by one or more of the following: We Need Diverse Books’ Resources for Race Equity and Inclusion, the National Book Foundation’s National Book Award or the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards or book list (specifically the Coretta Scott King Awards, Morris Award, and The Amelia Bloomer Book List).
All of these books are available to check out from the library’s print or media collections via curbside pickup, or from the library’s digital collections using the Libby or Hoopla apps.
(untitled)
(none)
Moses
Carole Boston Weatherford
Genesis Begins Again
Alicia D. Williams
A Good Kind of Trouble
Lisa Moore Ramée
(untitled)
(none)
New Kid
Jerry Craft
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
David Barclay Moore
(untitled)
(none)
Sit-In
Andrea Davis Pinkney
The Undefeated
Kwame Alexander
Children's Librarian Favorites
Bark, George
Jules Feiffer
Brown bear, Brown bear, what do you see?
Bill Martin
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Mo Willems
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
Patricia Thomas
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Linda Williams
A Giraffe and a Half
Shel Silverstein
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Mary Pope Osborne
