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Our Mission

The Balboa Middle School library provides students and staff with a welcoming space to seek out and use information, read, work, teach and learn. We endeavor to facilitate curiosity amongst the Balboa family by offering opportunities to develop new skills and to explore emerging technologies in a safe, clean and engaging environment.

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Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Closed at lunch on Fridays when the "Battle of the Books" Club meets

What’s in the Library?

Over 9,000 books
25 computers (Windows)
6 Raspberry Pi's (with Minecraft Pi edition!)
Magazines and periodicals
Color/black and white printers
Playing cards, chess, checkers and other board games
Internet Access - student Net Use Agreement must be on file and students must follow posted rules.
Browse our online catalog using DESTINY DISCOVER