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JOHN GEAREN LIBRARY LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Head Librarian: Ms. Mary Pat Ryan • B.A., Education, Northeastern Illinois University • M.A., Library Media, Northeastern Illinois University • 17 years at Fenwick High School The Fenwick library (Academic Learning Center) is a newly built 5,280 square foot facility dedicated to assisting students and faculty members in their educational growth. The mission of the library is to support the academic curriculum and to be a place where students and faculty can study, do research and continue their learning experience beyond the classroom.As a member of the Suburban Library Services, Fenwick has access to books, periodicals, and reference materials from libraries throughout the state. The library contains more than 16,500 volumes, subscribes to over 75 periodicals and newspapers. It also has a large collection of CD's, video and audio tapes for classroom use. The library also has an exceptional reference section. We also have many bound periodicals, some dating back as far as 1924. Thirty computers allow for access to the Internet and to a collection of research CD's and other learning tools.  The library has a listening room where students may individually or in a group listen or watch multimedia presentations. Faculty members often bring their classes to the library for instructional purposes. There is also a professional room for faculty study and work.Fenwick's librarians strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students and faculty are eager to study and prepare for their busy academic day. They are available to welcome and assist students and faculty each school day from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 pm. |
