Library Aide: Hayley Dunn
Contact: 903-745-4052

We provide access to eBooks through these providers: Follett and Capstone. See instructions below to access these great eBooks.

Follett
Click here to access our ​Follett eBook site.
Your username AND your password are your lunch number (which is also called your Student ID number).

Capstone
This link is for our Capstone Interactive eBooks.

• Username: howe1

• Password: school

Sora
Check out the Sora App on your iPad (or download it from the Google play store or the Apple App Store) for access to thousands of eBooks!  Click here to access directions on how to login

As a student of Howe Independent School District, you have FREE access to the following resources anytime/anywhere you have internet access. These online resources will link you to a wealth of information including reference books, magazines, newspapers and images.

Ask the library staff for usernames and passwords

• Brittanica Fundamentals
  Interactive learning games about numbers, letters, sounds, and geography.
  
  

• Brittanica School Elementary
  Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, and primary sources.
  
  

• Brittanica School Middle
  Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, and primary sources.
  
  

• Brittanica High School
  Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, and primary sources.
  
  

• Brittanica Escolar
  Enciclopedia básica con articulos, videos, y atros materiales de aprendizaje.
  
  

• Brittanica Enciclopedia Moderna
  Auténtica enciclopedia en español para estudiantes de secundaria.
  
  

• Gale in Context: Elementary
  Magazines, news, and books on all subjects and current events.
  
  

• Gale in Context Middle
  Magazine and news articles and multimedia for middle school students.
  
  

• Gale in Context High School
  Magazine and news articles and multimedia for middle school students.
  
  

• Gale Presents National Geographic Kids
  Images, videos, and magazines on science, nature, and culture.
  
  

• EBSCO Learning Express
  Practice tests and resources for college and career exploration.
  
  

• ProQuest SIRS Discover
  News, magazines, and websites for K-8.
  
  

• TeachingBooks
  Multimedia resources about books used in the K-12 environment.

In compliance with SB13, Howe ISD provides online access to all classroom and library book lists for parents and guardians. If you would like to review or express a concern about a classroom collection item, please contact both the teacher and the campus principal. For library materials, please contact both the campus librarian and the campus principal.

Why This Matters
State law (SB 13) requires schools to have clear procedures for selecting and accepting library books and resources. These steps ensure that all materials support learning, reflect community standards, and are reviewed transparently.

Purpose
The Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring that all library materials acquired or donated to the District reflect community standards, support student learning, and comply with state law. This policy establishes the procedures for the procurement and acceptance of library materials in accordance with Texas Education Code §33.026, as amended by Senate Bill 13.

How Library Materials Are Added to School Library or Classroom Collections   

Step 1 – Proposal
Librarians or teachers may propose new library materials to be purchased. Teachers may submit new proposed books by clicking the button below.  New books will be added three times per year.  Please see cutoff dates for submitting proposed books.

Step 2 – Review
The Director of Library Services will review the list to ensure suitability for the library or classroom collections.

Step 3 – Public Review
The list of proposed books will be posted and be made publicly available for 30 days before Board action.

Step 4 – Board Approval
The School Board will then vote to approve or reject the new books. 

Step 5 – Library Collection
The approved books are then added to the school or class library collection.

Cutoff Dates for Book Proposals: 
September 19, 2025
January 16, 2026
April 17, 2026

Final Authority
The Board of Trustees retains final authority for approving or rejecting the procurement or acceptance of library materials for all District libraries and classrooms.

Parents or community members who have concerns about a library material may request a review.

1. Submit a Library Material Challenge Form

2. The material remains in circulation while under review.

3. The LSLAC reviews the request and makes a recommendation.

4. The School Board makes the final decision in an open meeting.

How to Stay Informed
All proposed book lists for purchase or donation are posted for public review on the district Howe ISD/Community Library page. Notices are also shared through school newsletters and parent communication channels.