The McNamara Library
The McNamara Library program is designed to support the formation of students in the Grad at Grad principles of being open to growth, intellectually accomplished, religious, loving, committed to doing justice, and striving for wellness of body and mind.
By meeting students where they are, the Library program provides support at each student’s unique pace to best realize these foundational Jesuit qualities during their formative years at the Prep.
The McNamara Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM.
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What you can find at The McNamara Library
- Open to all students, faculty, and staff
- Wide range of traditional print books, digital research materials, over 50 current magazines
- An approachable, knowledgeable librarian and helpful student volunteers
- Unlimited books may be checked-out during each academic year
Alderman Makerspace
The Alderman Makerspace Lab, located on the main floor of McNamara Library, is available during school hours for collaborative work.
iSTEAM activities, including Robotics and 3-D Printing, also take place in the Maker Space.
Computer Lab
The school's Computer Lab is used for Computer Science classes, including coding and cybersecurity.
Global Education Conference Room
The Global Education Conference Room, which is located in the library, is used for classes and Global Education programming. It also acts as a flexible student workspace and a meeting room for administration.
The Art Reference Room
The Art Reference Room houses a collection of Art History reference material and is where AP Art History and English classes meet. The Academic Support Center meets in this room after school, and it is available to students when not in use.
Library Committee
The Library Committee is an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to fulfill their in-school Christian Service hours requirement during a free period.
The committee provides assistance with circulation related services, coordinates exhibits that reflect academic and extracurricular activities, and creates displays and activities of student interest with the goal of developing leadership skills.
Freshmen and sophomores are welcome to speak with the Librarian about library related initiatives available for underclassmen.