Welcome to the Odyssey Program Library!

Let's Get Reading! program at Odyssey Library:

CDL families only: Curbside checkout resumes April 14th -- every Wednesday 3pm-4pm at the front entrance.

Fill out curbside book Request Form here

Form video tutorial

Please submit the request form by Sunday night the week you want to pick up - no same-day checkout!

Hybrid families only: Individual book bags will start going home with K12 students the week of April 12th. Book bags for 345 and 678 students will start the week of April 19th.

Know you don't want library books for your student(s)? Please email Louise Chambers at lchambers@pps.net or indicate your wishes on the feedback form that will be inside the library book bag.

PLEASE NOTE: The Library Ladies are so pleased that your family is using the Let's Get Reading! program at Odyssey Program, and are excited to hopefully share both some favorites and new titles with your child. However, please be aware that not every book is right for every child. For instance, some 2nd graders LOVE Goosebumps books and some 5th graders think they're too scary. If you receive a book that isn't a good fit for your child you can feel free to not have them read it, knowing that you can come get a brand new bag of books as early as the next week. Want more information about specific books? Commonsensemedia.org has in-depth reviews of different kinds of media that will help you stay informed.  

Library Resources

About Us

Our Philosophy:

We believe the library is a community, not a place or a collection of books. Diversity and racial justice are cornerstones to our philosophy, both in resource collection and curriculum. Our goal is for all users to feel safe to explore, experiment, create, collaborate, express themselves, and learn. Learning experiences focus on 21st Century skills development through a variety of instruction methods. We believe failure is equally important to student growth and development into leaders and citizens who are ready to participate in their community. This is a place where teachers and students are collaborators, innovators, and co-teachers.

Who We Are:

Louise Chambers - Media Specialist

I have 13 years teaching experience and previously was a K-5 Reading Intervention Specialist. I have a Master in Teaching (Elementary Education) and am working on my Master of Library and Information Science through San José State University. In addition to being an educator, I am also a professional actress focusing in musical theater with a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from Portland State University. Things I love: books (especially mysteries and historical fiction), hiking, cooking, yoga, British television, and history (my favorite podcast is The Bowery Boys).

Email: lchambers@pps.net   Hours: Monday and Wednesday, Friday (AM)

Laura Jones - Library Assistant

With a degree in history and a daughter who attended Odyssey I am thrilled to be a part of the Odyssey community.  As a kid you could often find me hiding in a backyard tree with a book so working in a library is my dream job! My first job with PPS was at Hayhurst/Odyssey 15 years ago.  I also worked at Kelly ES and Lincoln HS before coming back to Hayhurst and Odyssey and prior to PPS I worked in public libraries.  My favorite books as a child were Nancy Drew mysteries and that’s still my favorite genre, but I love discovering new reads. 

Email: ljones2@pps.net    Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, Friday (PM)