Library
The Veritas Library's mission is to provide quality information resources in a comfortable environment where students learn to read for pleasure, read for information, and develop the literacy skills that prepare them to be effective leaders and life-long learners.
Reserving library books
Our library has books for all reading levels, including adults. Reserving your books is easy! Simply follow the steps below to reserve your books online and arrange a convenient pickup time.
- Search the catalog.
- Click “Add Hold” at the top of the page.
- Click “Complete” on the pop-up page.
- If this is the first time you've checked out a book, create a password for your account using your email address. If you've checked out books before, login to your account.
- In your confirmation email, the librarian will offer pickup options.
Academic Services
- Reference assistance
- Online reserves and renewals for checked out materials
- Online access to our subscription databases (use password: defenders)
Contact Us
Robin Ligon
Librarian
Library@VeritasAcademy.net
Library Hours:
- Mondays and Wednesdays 7:45-4:15
- Additional hours available by appointment
Award Winning Books
The Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Click to view full list of Newbery Award and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Click to view full list of Caldecott Award and Honor Books
Additional Resources
Book Review Websites
Podcasts
Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating to the Veritas Library! To donate used books, please email a photo of the book(s) you'd like to donate, and we'll let you know if these are titles we need. To donate new books, please see our wish list of titles.