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DOGHOUSE
The OGISD Library Website
Librarian-Theresa Klepac
Library Assistants
Beverly Paxton
Sarah Jurecek
Shelbie Ward
Primary Library
Sora eBrary
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
- Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
- In Sora, find our school (Texas Region 2--Orange Grove--Student ID), then sign in.
- Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
- Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books. From there, you can:
- Tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
Elementary Library
Destiny Online Catalog
This page is a great space to share what's new and what's happening with the students in the class.
Keep updates short and easy to read. You can also ask the students to share their stories or photos.
Sora eBrary
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
- Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com.
- In Sora, find our school (Texas Region 2--Orange Grove--Student ID), then sign in.
- Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
- Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books. From there, you can:
- Tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
Texas Bluebonnet Books
The Texas Bluebonnet Award is one of the most prestigious children’s choice literary awards in the United States. Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students to read a minimum of five books from the list. In January, students vote for their favorite title. The author of the book receiving the most votes wins the Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA).
Junior High Library
High School Library
Sora eBrary
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks.
In Sora, find our school (Texas Region 2--Orange Grove--Student ID), then sign in.
Library Policies
Primary:
Kinders may check out 1 book at a time. First and second graders may check out 2 books at a time. While students will come back to the library in a week's time, library books will not be considered overdue until 10 school days after checkout.
Elementary:
Students may check out 2 library books at a time. All books are due 10 days after checkout.
Junior High:
Students may check out 2 library books at a time. All books are due 10 days after checkout.
High School:
Students may check out 3 library materials at a time. All books are due 10 days after checkout.
*All Schools:
Students are financially responsible for damaged and lost books.
Library Schedules
Due to staffing shortages, all district libraries will experience various closures throughout the school week. In addition to scheduled closures, unannounced closures are possible at any time. We appreciate your patience.
Monday 7:30-8:45 8:45-12:00 Classes 1:00-4:00 Open | Tuesday 7:30-8:45 8:45-12:00 Classes Closed | Wednesday 7:30-8:45 8:45-12:00 Classes 1:00-4:00 Open | Thursday 7:30-8:45 8:45-12:00 Classes Closed | Friday 7:30-8:45 8:45-12:00 Classes Closed | |
Elementary | Monday 7:30-1:00 Closed 1:00-3:15 Classes | Tuesday 7:30-1:00 Closed 1:00-3:15 Classes | Wednesday 7:30-1:00 Closed 1:00-3:15 Classes | Thursday 7:30-1:00 Closed 1:00-3:15 Classes | Friday 7:30-1:00 Closed 1:00-3:15 Classes |
Junior High | Monday 7:30-12:00 Open 12:00-4:00 Closed | Wednesday 7:30-12:00 Open 12:00-4:00 Closed | Thursday 7:30-4:00 Classes throughout the day | Friday 7:30-12:00 Open 12:00-4:00 Open | |
High School | Monday 7:30-4:00 Open | Tuesday 7:30-12:00 Open 12:00-4:00 Closed | Wednesday 7:30-4:00 Open | Thursday 7:30-4:00 Open | Friday 7:30-12:00 Open 12:00-4:00 Closed |
Primary
Digital Resources
These resources are provided to all OGISD community members. Please contact the librarian or one of the library assistants for usernames and passwords.
Theresa Klepac
District Librarian
tklepac@ogisd.net
Library Staff
Beverly Paxton
Library Assistant
bpaxton@ogisd.net
Sarah Jurecek
Library Assistant
sjurecek@ogisd.net
Shelbie Ward
Library Assistant
sward@ogisd.net
Contact Information
For questions or help, please contact District Librarian Theresa Klepac at 361-384-2330 ext. 1505 or via email tklepac@ogisd.net
Spotlight Reader
Starts in October
Spotlight Readers are chosen by their teachers based on their excellent classroom and library behavior as well as their desire to grow as readers! Students selected as Spotlight Readers get to visit the library and choose a special book to read aloud to the school during morning announcements!
Student
Student
JH Book Recommendations
OGHS Book Club
2023-24 Officers
Avery Custer--President
Thalia Juarez--First Vice President
Cole Trejo--Second Vice President
Samantha Lichtenstein--Secretary
Evan Ye--Treasurer
Alejandro Aguilar--Historian
Maleya Johnson--Reporter
*Thalia Juarez--Homecoming Representative