Library

Library Hours

The library is open to students and staff from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM daily. Teachers should provide students with a pass if they are coming independently. Those students should also sign in and sign out. Please contact Ms. Black if you need to schedule a time for your class to visit the library. You can also reach her by phone at 972-926-2650 ext. 50628.

Make plans to visit the MPA library

Using the library on test days

Did you know that the library is a classroom? It is the biggest classroom in the school. We have plenty to offer you and your students. Of course, we have books, but we also have computer stations, puzzles, games, and supplies like scissors, construction paper, and index cards. It is the perfect place for students to come in to write, read, or complete research projects. The library also has tables and chairs, which makes it the perfect place to complete group projects. If you have not visited the library with your class, please do so. Students may also visit the library independently with a pass. 

Digital learning

At Memorial Pathway Academy, technology is part of how students learn, create, and connect every day. Whether they’re working in Google apps, exploring a Pear Deck lesson, or practicing skills in Gimkit, students are building the habits they need to be successful digital learners.

To support them, we follow a simple set of expectations that guide how we use devices and online tools. These expectations help students stay safe, stay focused, and make good choices as they learn.

Digital expectations

  • Be safe online: Protect personal information and use only school‑approved sites.

  • Use devices responsibly: Bring devices charged, handle them with care, and use them for learning.

  • Communicate kindly: Use respectful language in chats, comments, and emails.

  • Stay focused: Follow teacher directions and keep unrelated tabs closed during digital learning.

These shared expectations help every student learn confidently and responsibly in our digital world.

Frequently asked questions

Library catalogs

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Find books, ebooks, and other resources by visiting your school's library catalog. If you need help with any of these resources, please contact your school librarian.

Parent Library Portal

Parents may access a portal to see their child's library records, books in the library, or restrict titles.  Visit the Library Parent Portal page to learn more.

Library materials under consideration

The Garland Library Services department follows state law and is committed to maintaining an open and transparent ordering process for library materials. See the link below to review library materials that are currently under consideration for purchase. The lists will be available for public review for at least 30 days before final board approval.

To see the current list of these library materials, please visit the Library Materials Selection page on the district website.

Online instructional resources

Online Instructional Resources are available to all students, teachers, parents, and administrators from any district or non-district computer.

Local library links