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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

A lady gracefully exits the library after using her library card to access the numerous materials and services available at Loutit District Library. Her heart now full of the knowledge she had gained from the books she explored.

Loutit Library Offers Cards to All Students

Nathan Burns, Reporter September 29, 2023

Loutit District Library will be visiting during all lunches on Friday, September 29, for students to obtain their own library cards. “We can get you a card in about 5 minutes,” Allison Boyer, the...

New books seen on display in the school library.

Newest editions in the library

Abby Dzikowicz, Reporter February 7, 2022

Access to information is every student's biggest struggle. As school becomes more technology-focused, some students would prefer to have a physical copy. Our school library provides us with unlimited options...

BOOKS: Students can have books delivered to their house when put on hold through Destiny Discover. Students are allowed to have up to 10 books checked out at once. "Right now our bus drivers are doing the deliveries to your house" media specialist Dana Rider said.

School library now on wheels

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 17, 2020

Grand Haven Area Public Schools  is now delivering library books to those who need them for the rest of first semester. “All students have to do is go on Destiny Discover and reserve books they want,”...

NEW BOOKS: A few of the many new books that is now in the library.

New books have arrived in the library

Misgana Deur, Life Editor October 20, 2020

The school's library just got new books. There are many different types of books that students can go to and check out. Some of the genres they ordered were realistic, historical, mystery, and much more....

Censoring outside perspectives

Censoring outside perspectives

March 9, 2020

Throughout history, people have sought to silence others whose opinions and perspectives they disagree with.  We’ve seen this through racial segregation in the South, we’ve seen this through...

Pictured are some new books that have been recently added to the library's collection on display.

Library’s collection of books continues to expand

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 20, 2020

New books are usually ordered several times a month holding 20 to 30 books at a time in a box.  “Normally it takes a week or two to get everything in from an order because some things are back-ordered...

LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE: Library media specialist Gloria Klinger places a book on the shelf. After 30 years of working in the district, Klinger's retiring. “Even though I love my job, it’s time to take off and do some travelling," Klinger said. "I will miss a lot."

Klinging to adventure

Aliyah Austin, Reporter March 28, 2016

Under the yellow light of the library, media specialist Gloria Klinger slips past stacks of books. After gently placing tattered novels back in their homes, she meanders through the room and pauses at...

7 Books to read in the new year

7 Books to read in the new year

Abby Reyenga, Reporter January 8, 2016

Looking for a book that you can dive into the new year? Well look no further. These seven books are of wide variety and genres that any book lover would enjoy. Media specialist Gloria Klinger and fellow...

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