Academics
Library
Fostering discovery and a love of reading
Trinity boasts a beautiful, spacious library ideal for independent and collaborative study.
In harmony with the Trinity High School mission to challenge young women to pursue faith, truth, and knowledge, the Library supports both students and faculty within the curriculum in an atmosphere that encourages thinking and questioning. The Library strives to foster the development of an intellectual curiosity that leads to lifelong learning.
In harmony with the Trinity High School mission to challenge young women to pursue faith, truth, and knowledge, the Library supports both students and faculty within the curriculum in an atmosphere that encourages thinking and questioning. The Library strives to foster the development of an intellectual curiosity that leads to lifelong learning.
The Library offers students a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books for checkout in both print and digital formats. To support students academically, Trinity invests in the highest quality databases for student research needs.
The Library includes a classroom area with a projector and presentation podium. Faculty and students can reserve this area for presentations, film viewing or meetings. Computers with printing capability are available in the Library for student use. Students may also check out a variety of tech items such as Chromebooks, chargers, calculators and headphones.
The Trinity Library hosts numerous events throughout the year ranging from author visits to student film premieres to festivals and poetry slams. Email Ms. McNair to reserve the library.
- eRead Illinois – Digital Reads for Recreation. See Ms. McNair for login info.
- Abraham Lincoln Reading Club - all reading, no meetings! Read at least 4 books on the list and you get to vote on Trinity’s favorite book in February! Read all 20 and get honored at the Spring Honor’s Convocation.
- Heartbreak Cafe - beloved annual tradition on Valentine's Day!
- Sora- eBooks and eAudiobooks. See Ms. McNair for login info.
Library Hours
708-453-9340
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM
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Rules
Please observe the following to ensure our library remains a beautiful and comfortable space for all:Please observe the following to ensure our library remains a beautiful and comfortable space for all:Ask for help!- No phones allowed except before and after school.
- Snacking is permitted, but must be cleaned up. Leave no trace.
- Beverages must have a lid.
- Help keep the library neat by returning books to shelves, carts or the librarian.
- Push in chairs and do not rearrange furniture.
- Be considerate of other patrons—keep your voice low.
- Return materials promptly—others may be waiting for the same item.
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Policies
- Library materials check out for 3 weeks.
- The library is available for use throughout the day for research, quiet study, computer usage as well as to check out and return library materials.
- During class periods, students are required to bring a library pass from their teacher. Please note that there will be times when the library is closed to visitors due to class visits or meetings.
- During 3A and 3B students are required to have their physical IDs available.
- Admittance may be refused due to overcrowding.
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