Frequently Asked
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Unless otherwise posted, the library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30a to 4:00p and on Fridays from 8:30a to 4:00p. Students can access the library before or after school, during lunch, or with a pass from a teacher.
Occasionally, the library will close during regularly scheduled hours for classes, meetings, or special activities. However, online resources are available at all times, and students who need to print a class assignment can typically do so in the Los Osos Career Center.
Although you can use library resources without your ID card, all students are expected to carry their current LOHS ID cards at all times, and you must have an ID card to participate in many school activities, such as dances.
Los Osos High School no longer prints physical ID cards. After taking your annual yearbook photo, download the 5 STAR Student app and follow the instructions to access your digital ID. Contact Ms. McMillin in the Administration Office with any questions.
Teachers and NHS tutors and available Monday through Thursday before and after school. No appointments are necessary, and tutoring is free! When you enter the library, sign-in for tutoring. Then, sit at a table with a subject sign, and a tutor will help you.
First, collect the information you will need to pay your fine(s), by logging into your Destiny Discover account and selecting Fines from the My Stuff tab. Make a note of the fine amount and the barcode for each item. Then select one of the following links, based on the type of item: Chromebook Charges, Library Book Charges (includes LitCircle novels), or Textbook Charges (includes whole-class novels).
Complete the form as directed and click Add to Cart. Repeat this process if you are paying for multiple items. Then click Checkout and complete the payment as directed. Los Osos Library typically receives confirmation of your payment within 48 hours, and we'll update your Destiny Discover account shortly thereafter. If you need immediate clearance for a hold on dance tickets, transcripts, etc., please bring a copy of your receipt to the library.
Los Osos Library has a variety games and puzzles for students to enjoy! The games in our collection are listed below for your convenience. Don't see your favorite game? Request it by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.
Note: These are not on display, so please speak to a library staff member if you'd like to check out a game or puzzle for use in the library.
Apples-to-Apples | Connect 4 | Mind Your Marbles | Scattergories |
Backgammon | Cribbage | Monopoly | Scrabble (Express) |
Bananagrams | Dominoes | Othello | Smart Mouth |
Brainteasers | Game of Things | Playing Cards | Taboo |
Chess | Jenga | Risk | |
Clue | Mastermind | Rummikub | |
Los Osos Library provides a number of multimedia tools that students can use for classroom and personal projects. Listed below are items that can be used in the library or its adjacent spaces. If you'd like to use any of this equipment, just ask a library staff member!
- Audio equipment for podcasting
- Tripods
- Green screens
- Photo/video lighting
- iPads with multimedia editing apps
Printing and copying are free for all printer-friendly, school-related assignments. If you need to print or copy personal items, like party invitations or club flyers, the cost is ten cents per page. Log onto one of the library computers using your district username and password, and select the "Library-Student Xerox 5325" setting to print.
Unfortunately, Los Osos Library can only offer black-and-white printing at this time.
First and foremost, don't give up without speaking to a library staff member! We may be able to locate it for you on the shelf or find it in an order that's waiting to be processed. If we don't have it, we'll do our best to purchase it for you! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page with your request.
Another option is our local Rancho Cucamonga Public Libraries. They offer a wide collection of fiction and nonfiction books, digital audio and ebooks, research databases, and more. CLICK HERE to sign up for a RCPL library card; then CLICK HERE to access information about their collections and services.