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Welcome to the Lynden High School Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Destiny to Search the Catalog and Place Holds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to LHS DATABASES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to open Destiny<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Placing HOLDS on books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Login to Destiny in the upper right hand corner of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your username<\/strong> is your last name followed by your first initial, for example: mincklera<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your password<\/strong> is your student ID number with – OR – without the zero<\/strong> in front of it, for example: 0<\/strong>604564 -OR-<\/strong> 604564  You might need to try both ways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If you have trouble logging in, and haven’t logged into Destiny before, you may have to create a new account by selecting the “Create New Account” tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Search for books title, author or subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. If you find one you like, place it on “Hold” and Mrs. Minckler will get it ready for you. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Happy reading! \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Whatcom County Library Services (WCLS) ConnectEd (eBook and Audiobook Information)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The ConnectEd program allows you to access databases, eBooks and audiobooks. You may access eBooks and audiobooks on your computer or on your cellphone. WCLS partners with Washington Anytime Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First, you will need to login to the WCLS website. They will ask you to confirm your account information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You may have to designate your local library branch, which is, The Whatcom County Library System. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You will need to download the free Libby APP from the APP Store if you are wanting to download books to your cellphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Click on the image or link below to access WCLS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Go to WCLS.org to login.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    WCLS Login Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your Student ID number is<\/strong>: LY <\/strong>plus your student ID (without the zero). Example: LY604567<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your PIN number is<\/strong>: 1234<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please ask Mrs. Minckler, the LHS librarian, if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For additional information about the ConnectEd program, please visit the following district website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lynden School District ConnectEd Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Other great reading resources:
    <\/strong>    Google Books<\/a> 
    This site allows you to preview books and links you to hundreds of book reviews.

    What should I read next.com<\/a> 
    Visit this website, and find books that are similar to other books you’ve liked.

    goodreads.com<\/a> 
    This website is useful for book reviews, “if you liked” books, author notes and trivia questions.

    Common Sense Media<\/a> 
    This site is geared towards families. This site contains many book and movie reviews. Only selected book reviews are given.

    Lexile<\/a>
    Search for books by your Lexile level (reading level). Ask the librarian, or your English teacher if you need help determining your Lexile level.

    Whatcom County Library<\/a>

    Please email Aimee Minckler, LHS Librarian, at     mincklera@lynden.wednet.edu<\/a> if you have any questions or have difficulty accessing any of the above resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hours:<\/strong>    M – F   7:15 a.m. –  2:45 p.m.
    Location:<\/strong>  1201 Bradley Road, Lynden, WA 98264 
    Phone:<\/strong> (360) 354-4401 ex.3284 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is the mission of the Lynden High School Library to:<\/strong><\/em>
    Create enthusiastic, life-long readers, Empower students to become critical thinkers and effective users of information technology, Prepare students to become active members in the global community, and Support staff members across the curriculum.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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