About Our Library

Our Mission

To ensure that students and staff are lifelong readers and effective users of ideas and information.

Monday (late bus) 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday (no late bus) 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Our books check out for three weeks. Students may renew their books online through their Destiny account or in person at the library.
We are happy to arrange to borrow books from other FCPS schools whenever possible. Please see any member of the library staff.
Students may also place up to two holds on materials that are currently checked out from our library.
The CHS Library has about 20,000 print books available for checkout. We strive to maintain a collection that represents all students in our school.
Additional ebooks and audiobooks are available to checkout through the MackinVIA link in your Destiny account or the MackinVIA app on your device.
Some online databases can be searched and accessed through your Destiny account. Additional databases can be found in the Chantilly HS Library class in Blackboard.

Official hall passes are required to visit the library during the school day except for class visits accompanied by a teacher.
The library is open every day before and after school and during lunch. No passes are necessary.
Students must sign in when visiting the library and should sign out again when leaving.
The library is open during Charger Time (CT) to Chargers in Good Standing. Students MUST bring ID cards to sign in during CT.

Food and drinks are not permitted in the library, except for water bottles.
Quiet cell phone use is allowed in the library, but please step outside to make or receive calls.
Treat library materials and equipment with respect, push in chairs, and dispose of trash.

Follow the SR&R when using computers and other devices.
You are welcome to charge devices in the library, but do not leave them unattended.