{"id":13374,"date":"2026-10-13T10:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/?page_id=13374"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:08:16","slug":"welcome-to-the-library-media-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/welcome-to-the-library-media-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Library\/Media Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we hope to be&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Kearns High Media Center strives to be a welcoming hub of learning for the Kearns High community. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we hope to do&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Provide students with skills and resources to become independent and critical readers, thinkers, and information users.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Collaborate wtih teachers to create authentic and engaging learning experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Support students in developing an appreciation for literature and a life-long love of reading.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Create an atmosphere where students feel welcomed and encouraged to pursue their studies and learning for personal and academic interests.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9d260ee2 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/granite.follettdestiny.com\/portal\/portal?app=Destiny%20Discover&amp;appId=destiny-R4JR-65XV&amp;siteGuid=6A236C13-EC10-406F-A409-FDD6B99924F3&amp;nav=https:%2F%2Fgranite.follettdestiny.com%2Fmetasearch%2Fui%2F60211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"287\" data-attachment-id=\"13382\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/welcome-to-the-library-media-center\/follett\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/follett.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"512,287\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"follett\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/follett.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/follett.jpg\" alt=\"Follett Destiny Logo\" class=\"wp-image-13382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/follett.jpg 512w, https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/follett-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/granite.follettdestiny.com\/portal\/portal?app=Destiny%20Discover&amp;appId=destiny-R4JR-65XV&amp;siteGuid=6A236C13-EC10-406F-A409-FDD6B99924F3&amp;nav=https:%2F%2Fgranite.follettdestiny.com%2Fmetasearch%2Fui%2F60211\">Destiny Media Catalog <\/a>is an online catalog that you can use to search for resources in our library. You can also create your own account that will allow you to review the books you have read, place an item on hold, renew your books online, and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soraapp.com\/library\/graniteut\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"144\" data-attachment-id=\"13379\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/welcome-to-the-library-media-center\/sora-app\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/sora-app.png\" data-orig-size=\"297,144\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"sora-app\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/sora-app.png\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/sora-app.png\" alt=\"Sora App logo\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sora is a reading and listening app through which students can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks in Granite School District\u2019s collection, at home or at school.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/edtech\/sora\/\">Find out more!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.uen.org\/login\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"137\" data-attachment-id=\"13385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/welcome-to-the-library-media-center\/utah-online-library-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/kearnshigh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/utah-online-library-edited-1.png\" 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data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Library Hours<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The library is open from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will close right after school the first Monday of each month for faculty meeting.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We may close on other days for various meetings or events.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please check with us if you have a specific question on availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Library Policies<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may be in the library before school, after school, and during lunch.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During class time you must have a pass to use the library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can check on three physical books and three ebooks at a time.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Books are checked out for two weeks at a time &#8211; not counting weekends or holidays.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overdue books are charged .05 per school day.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Late fees need to be paid to the bookkeeper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can renew books in order to avoid a fine as long as there is not a hold on it.  Ebooks return automatically.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must have the physical book in hand to renew it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no food or drink allowed in the library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All books and textbooks are due by the end of the school year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Library Activites<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guessing Jars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly Contests\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn in your bookmark to be entered in the weekly and yearly drawings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makerspace Activities\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New crafts every month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Technology<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHVS3CidWw\/lpXgimidtDh_r6x4ugLIGQ\/view?utm_content=DAHVS3CidWw&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=viewer#1\">Chromebooks<\/a> &#8211; every student at Kearns High School receives a Chromebook and charger to use during the school year.  Please click on the link to see information about taking care of your device and powerwashing instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Granite Chromebook Repair Cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chromebook Hinge:<\/strong> $5.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chromebook \u2013 Full Replacement:<\/strong> $270.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charger:<\/strong> $26.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Screen Replacement:<\/strong> $24.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bezel:<\/strong> $14.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Case:<\/strong> $20.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottom Case:<\/strong> $20.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> $40.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/edtech\/canvas\/\">Canvas<\/a> &#8211; this is the learning management system use by all students and teachers in secondary schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\">Office 365<\/a> &#8211; All Granite students and staff have an Office 365 account to use all the tools in the suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud.html\">Adoble Creative Cloud<\/a> &#8211; All Granite students have a school account with Adobe.  Use you computer login to gain access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\">Google for Education<\/a> &#8211; All Granite students have access to Google for Education tools.  Be sure the Google Takeout feature when you leave Granite or graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we hope to be&#8230; The Kearns High Media Center strives to be a welcoming hub of learning for the Kearns High community. What we hope to do&#8230; Provide students with skills and resources to become independent and critical readers, thinkers, and information users. Collaborate wtih teachers to create authentic and engaging learning experiences. 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