Student library interns help shelve, straighten, set up displays, reserve books for class instruction, monitor magazine archives and website data. Some library interns have written about their favorite books and these are featured in the Book of the Week on the parent page.

It has become a tradition at BCDS for families to honor students, faculty, and family members or to commemorate other important events and special occasions through our ongoing Birthday and Gift Book Program overseen by a parent volunteer. These gifts enrich the Library's collection and provide a thoughtful and memorable way to acknowledge a special person or event. As a lasting tribute, a presentation bookplate is placed in each volume purchased. To assist in the selection, the librarians provide a "wish list" from which to choose.

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The Faculty has the option of attending a book club once a month. Each meeting is led by a different faculty member who starts the discussion with a provocative question. Our most recent books have been:

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Fig Eater by Jodi Shields

The Buffalo Soldier by Chris Bojalian

In the Country of the Young by Lisa Carey

The Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Each week Sandy Horwitz, one of the librarians, recommends one (or more) title(s) to the student body. One Upper School and one Middle School book is often recommended. Each title is accompanied by an annotation. These books are updated monthlyand listed in Books of Interest as well as on the Parents Association page.