Elementary Library
Library Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Ramadan hours 7:30am - 3:00pm)
The Elementary School Library is located on the second floor of the Elementary building and is a space where students explore their curiosities and develop their love of reading. The library is continuously purchasing new materials throughout the year to create a dynamic, up-to-date collection.
Library Catalog (Use School Google Account to Log in)
Check-out Policies (checkout period is one week)
KG1: 1 book
KG2 to Grade 2: 2 books
Grade 3: 3 books
Grade 4: 3 books
Grade 5: 3 books
Students may continue to check out weekly as long as books are returned or renewed on library day.
KG1 through Grade 2 are issued a library bag, labeled with their name, which must be used to transport library books to and from home. If the bag is misplaced, a replacement bag can be purchased from the library for 10 AED.
Parents may request extra books, through the library online catalog or email us (use student Google Login to place up to 5 holds). Books will be sent home with your child on their library day.
Every library patron can have an account for the library catalog. To set this up, please visit the library. Once you have an account, you can place holds on books, recommend books to other patrons, and find out which books you have borrowed and when they are due.
The Elementary Innovation Lab
This space was built in 2020 and is an inspirational space for our students to Innovation Lab info here.
Explore Elementary Library Resources
https://eslib.acs.sch.ae/home
Middle and High School Library
The Middle and High School Library, located on the first floor of the Secondary Building, offers a variety of resources for research and recreational reading to support the school’s curriculum and students’ personal interests.
We are extremely proud of the approximately 10,000 titles in our collection. Additionally, our extensive digital library is one of the most robust in Abu Dhabi, featuring titles from SORA and also providing access to numerous databases up to university level such as JSTOR, Questia School, EBSCO Explora. We encourage all students to actively read reliable news publications and provide free access to The New York Times Online. Remote access to our digital resources is available 24/7 for our students.
We welcome and guide our students whenever they need help or have questions. Our team also guides community members in checking in and out materials, using technology, facilitating research and assisting them in finding that perfect book.