WELCOME TO AVIARA OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Library Media Technician

Mrs. Krissy Otten 

760-331-6188

kristina.otten@carlsbadusd.net

Library Hours

7:30am – 3:00pm

Open Brunch and Lunch

Library is subject to be closed without notification.

Library Policies

Services

Book Checkouts 

Printer – B&W Only

Independent Studying

Textbooks Available in Library

Chromebook & Tech Support

and more… 

Site Tech Assistant 

Mr. Gerry Portzline 

760-331-6171

If you need help with your Chromebook, please visit Mr. Gerry during library hours.

Chromebook and Day Loans Policies

All Students are expected to bring a charged Chromebook to school everyday.

Please see our policies for Day Loans. 

Look up books in the AOM Catalog to see if we carry it. If a book is checked out, visit the library to place a hold on the book. 

How to Log into Destiny: Your Student ID is the username & password.

View your account > Click Back Office > My Info. This will give you list of all Library Materials, Textbooks, and Fines on your account

Book Suggestions

Book Suggestions Form

There are many books out there and we can't collect them all. Help us expedite getting your next favorite book to the library. Send your book suggestions to the Library Tech and we will look for it! 

Cant’ find what you want in Destiny? 

Access to a wide variety of books through the Sora App. These are eBooks and Audiobooks available through the CUSD libraries, Carlsbad City Library (Serra Coop Library), and the San Diego County Public Library. Use your student email and follow these directions on How to Sign Into Sora to start exploring all of the books available. 

Book Club

The Big Library Read is a reading programs that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any holds or waitlists. Check the monthly newsletter for which dates we meet in the library to discuss the books. You can access the book each month by logging into Sora, click the San Diego Library under Explore and it should be featured.

Donate Books

Help us fill out our shelves with student and teacher requested titles, new impactful stories, and incomplete series. The Amazon Book Wish List can ship directly to the school or you can pick up a copy from your favorite book vendor and drop it off at the office.

AOMS Library Amazon Wish List

Donate Gently Used Books

Did you buy a book for your student that they are never going to read again? Have a stack of books at home that you want to send to a good place to be shared with other readers? Just want to share your favorite books with students? We are always looking for more copies of popular and unique books for students to read and may be dropped off at the front office anytime.

*Amazon Wishlist and donated used books are eligible for tax donation through the AOMS PTSA. Please contact the librarian for a letter. 

Volunteers Welcome

Interested in helping at the library throughout the year, during book fair or to earn High School Volunteer Hours? Volunteers help process books, shelving, and with annual programs. Contact the librarian for volunteer opportunities at kristina.otten@carlsbadusd.net.

*Please note that volunteering in the library does not count toward Falcon Friends Hours for 8^th Grade Promotion seating.