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Edina High School Media Center
Overview
The Edina High School Media Center houses more than 9,400 print books and a growing collection of eBooks, with resources selected to support curriculum and the interests and needs of all learners. Quiet study areas and collaborative spaces give students room to work independently or together, plus a LEGO table offers space for creative downtime.
Beyond our collection, the Media Center supports information literacy throughout the school, partnering with teachers and students to develop effective research and technology skills. Our staff manages more than 450 computers, 700 Chromebooks, and a range of classroom and audiovisual technology throughout the building.
Programs and Events
The media center supports and organizes a variety of programs and events throughout the year, which may include:
- Book Fairs
- Author Visits
- Book Clubs
These activities give students opportunities to connect with books, technology, creativity, and one another beyond their everyday classroom experiences.
Explore Our Books
Books and other resources can be found through the Destiny app, available in the LaunchPad Portal.
Contact
Please contact the school’s front office to be connected with media center staff. For technology support, contact the Technology Help Desk.
How Media Centers Support Students
Inspire a Love of Reading
Media centers help students discover books, authors, genres, and topics that spark curiosity, support literacy, and encourage a lifelong love of reading.
Develop Research Skills
Media centers help students become capable researchers by teaching them to ask questions, find reliable information, and use resources wisely.
Teach Digital Literacy
Media centers help students use technology confidently and responsibly, developing the skills to make informed choices in digital spaces.
Teacher Collaboration
Media specialists partner with teachers to integrate library standards with state and district curriculum in the media center and classrooms.
Curate Resources
Media specialists select and maintain physical and digital collections that support curriculum, student interests, and staff needs.
Offer Enrichment
Media centers extend learning beyond the classroom through author visits, library programs, and additional student resources.
Get Book Recommendations
Looking for your student’s next great read? Sign up to receive book recommendations tailored to your student’s grade level, along with updates and resources from our media centers.