Library

"Quiet" is not the adjective you'd use to describe Wildwood's libraries. In fact, the very name "library" seems quaint and outdated, given the immensity of work that takes place within their walls. At both the elementary and middle/upper school campuses, the libraries hum with students collaborating on projects, discovering online and printed resources, and developing the research skills that they'll use in college and in life.

Loyola University Chicago distinguishes its library in three ways: it's a place of collaboration, connectivity, and community. Wildwood's libraries fit this same model. Our libraries serve as meeting places for study groups and project teams. They provide a conduit to a vast world of resources through computer work stations and online data. And they offer a place where students can hang out with a good book or a group of friends.

Whole classes visit the school's libraries for subject-specific lessons. Teachers and librarians work with students on research, including how to evaluate and select resources from an ever-changing information bank. In an age where facts and figures can shift with the latest podcast, Wildwood's libraries capitalize on the dynamic nature of knowledge and offer students the tools and assistance to plug in.