DNHS LIBRARY

2025-2026 has seen more books banned from libraries than IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA. Often, these book banning efforts are made by specific lobbyists rather than by the majority of parents in communities. At DNHS library, we strongly believe parents should have a say in what their respective children read. We also believe no adult should impede access to books for other peoples' children. As a Teacher Librarian, I value the opportunity to read alongside students, providing a safe environment to discuss the topics they come across. I also value the opportunity to partner with parents to fund books that are intellectually stimulating and diverse, so that all students are represented by the books in our collection. For more information, as well as statistics about the troubling phenomenon of book banning, please see the American Library Association's website. Side note: as most parents know, getting a student hooked on a book is a triumph. Getting a student away from the troubling content on their phones is a real struggle. I'd love to see challenges come to social media companies instead of to literature!

The Del Norte Library is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Please come check out our collection of novels, poetry, art, technology, etc. books featuring figures of Hispanic heritage. Later in the month, we will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a literary themed ofrenda.

Join The Radical Readers by using the QR Code!

Preschool stories continue at the Nest on Fridays! We are so happy to be part of their journey with books. Teacher Mrs. Nguyen is a master at educating preschoolers.

• Please don't eat in the library.
• The library has a maximum capacity of 90 students due to a fire code. When that maximum is reached, we close the doors to incoming students at lunch time.
• Thanks for your understanding!

LIBRARIANS

DNHS TEACHER LIBRARIAN:

Ms. Michelle Furtado

(M.L.I.S., M.A., B.Ed., B.A.)

DNHS LIBRARY MEDIA TECHNICIAN:

Mr. Michael Lin

(Certified Library Tech.)

DNHS LIBRARY SUB LMT:

Mr. Evan Krecek

INSTAGRAM: bestnestbooks

HOURS

8:05am - 4:05pm, Wednesday 9:05am - 4:05pm

ADD THE DNHS LIBRARY TO YOUR CANVAS PAGE!

Use our Canvas site to quickly navigate to Sora, our Catalog, Databases, etc!

CHROMEBOOKS AND CORDS:

DNHS is 1:1! This means all students have been offered a device by the District. The library no longer has enough devices to allow for day use check-outs. Please bring your devices and cords each day.

PRINTING

Black and White: first 5 pages free, then ten cents a page. Color: 25 cents a page.

FINES

10 cents per day per item for overdue library books. *We are extending due dates to help eliminate fines, but please do your part by returning books on time.

No Food in Main Library

Thank you for your help keeping our library beautiful.

Censorship

Our books are selected by fully qualified Teacher Librarians. Parents are able to view the check-outs of their own students on Destiny. While we respect the rights of each parent to choose material for their own children, we also strive to respect our students' right to read. To prevent your teen from checking out a specific book at the DNHS library, please email mfurtado@powayusd.com.

Fire Code:

Due to fire code regulations, the library may close temporarily to new patrons when we become full. Thanks for your patience as we observe proper safety protocols.

Email: mfurtado@powayusd.com
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/DNHS/Academics/Library/Library-Home
Location: Del Norte High School, Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-487-0877
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelNorteHighSchool/