Library

The Oakridge Library is the perfect place to read, study or collaborate. The Library hosts a collection of 20,000 print and digital materials including books and databases selected to promote research skills and a love of reading. Log in to the My Oakridge portal to access ebooks and databases.

When school is in session, the Oakridge staff is  available to help with research assignments, to find a great read, or for assistance with the Accelerated Reader Program.HOURS
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Last Friday/Early Dismissal, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parents and students are encouraged to use the space and library resources before, during and after school!

Please email Ms. deWinter any time with ebook requests or book recommendations.  Visit here to learn about Distance Learning Resources available through the library.

Visiting Authors

Each year, Oakridge welcomes a visiting author, alternating between Lower School and Middle School student interests.  This year we will host authors Stuart GIbbs and Lisa McMann.  Stuart Gibbs is the author of MANY bestselling, award winning books including the Spy School series and the FunJungle series. Lisa McMann's Unwanted series is very popular at Oakridge; her new book Clarice the Brave is wonderful!

Previous visitors have included: Jason Chin, Chris Grabenstein, Gordon Korman, James Ponti, Aaron Reynolds, and Sarah Weeks. The inimitable Nathan Hale, author of the non-fiction, graphic novel, bestselling series, Hazardous Tales, revisited our school on November 11. 

Don Tate, award-winning author and illustrator of a variety of books, including Oakridge favorites: Whoosh! and Swish! visited Oakridge on March 23, 2022 to speak with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. 

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Book Face!  Creative students in grades four through six created "Book Face" photographs for us to enjoy!

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Meet Our Team

Come and Visit

Share Your Ideas!

What author would you like to meet? Email Ms. de Winter with your suggestions.

Here's to happy reading!