Libraries
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The Lovett Libraries provide a welcoming environment that promotes collaboration, exploration, critical thinking, and a lifelong relationship with reading and learning.
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Library Program Overview
Dorothy H. Floyd Library
DOROTHY H. FLOYD LIBRARY
The Dorothy Floyd Library is a vibrant space where Lower School students visit with their class each rotation to enjoy engaging read-alouds, explore a wide range of books, and develop important research and library skills. Through hands-on activities, discussions and opportunities to discover new stories, the library encourages curiosity and creativity while fostering a love of reading. Our goal is to help every Lovett student become a confident, enthusiastic reader who is excited to explore the world of books.
PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS
- Book checkouts
- Sit, Stay, Read Program
- Storybook Pumpkin Contest
- Author Visits
- Reading Bowl
- Little Free Library
On Earth Day 2024, a Little Free Library was installed on Lovett’s campus! Thanks to a LERIG Grant, the Little Free Library is now a permanent structure behind the Dorothy Floyd Library situated right next to the Lower School garden. The Little Free Library was made from recycled milk jugs and is stocked with books on sustainability. Take a book, leave a book, and keep spreading the joy of reading!
First grade students in the Sit, Stay, Read program enjoy reading aloud to therapy dogs, building confidence, improving fluency, and discovering the joy of reading.
Dorothy Floyd Library is open every morning for Lower School students to check out books, study, explore the library catalog, or enjoy one of the many hands-on activities available before the school day begins.
During the month of October, all Lower School students are invited to paint or decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character! Pumpkins are displayed along the library bookshelves and winners are picked for every grade level. Watch out because there is a prize for the scariest pumpkin, too!
During the 2024–25 school year, award-winning author Ann Patchett and Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser visited campus to share their new picture book, The Verts, with kindergarten through third grade students. This marks the third collaboration between Mrs. Patchett and Mrs. Glasser, and they captivated the audience with stories about their creative process. During their presentation, they explained the differences between introverts and extroverts and reflected on how these traits shape their own lives and careers. Students were encouraged to embrace their authentic selves, recognizing that many people are a unique mix of both.
A team of twelve enthusiastic fourth- and fifth-grade readers tackle a list of ten assigned books, then face off quiz-bowl style against other schools to show what they’ve learned. During this exciting journey, they also had the opportunity to meet author James Ponti, who wrote one of the books featured in the 2025–26 competition. It’s a fun and engaging way to build teamwork and spark a lifelong love of reading.
Vasser Woolley Library
VASSER WOOLLEY LIBRARY
The Vasser Woolley Library is a dynamic hub for Middle and Upper School students, offering a welcoming and inspiring space to read, study, collaborate, and explore ideas. Home to a diverse collection of books and digital resources, it supports both academic and personal interests while helping students strengthen essential research and information literacy skills. Through expert guidance, hands-on instruction, and opportunities for inquiry-based learning, the library empowers students to locate, evaluate, and use credible sources effectively. By fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, the Vasser Woolley Library nurtures a lifelong love of reading and learning, helping students grow intellectually, academically, and personally.
PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS
- Lion LitBoxes
- Genre Adventure Tour
- Chess Tournament
- Sewing Machine
- Care Cart
- Games and Activities
Lion LitBoxes offer students the opportunity to receive a personalized package with carefully selected books and themed goodies based on their reading interests. This limited service is designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make reading a fun and exciting adventure.
Sixth graders set off on a Genre Adventure Tour, diving into a variety of book genres to explore new stories and ideas. Along the way, they discover favorites they might not have picked up before, sparking curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.
In 2024 Vasser Woolley Library held its first annual Upper School Chess tournament. Over the course of several weeks, Upper School students and faculty faced off during lunch. The teacher vs. student matches were particularly appreciated by participants. Wolfe Hudepol ‘25 was the inaugural champion. It was so much fun that middle school students requested their own tournament, which was played in early 2025, and won by Rhys Stieglitz ‘29.
The library’s sewing machine is available for students to bring their creative ideas to life, whether they’re working on school projects, crafts, or personal designs. It’s a hands-on way to explore creativity, practice new skills, and enjoy making something unique.
Vasser Woolley Library recently launched its “Care Cart”, intended to create a more welcoming space and provide for the easier-to-overlook needs of the whole child (or whole teacher, for that matter). It has Band-Aids, hair ties, stain remover, lens wipes, greeting cards, and more. Members of the Lovett community now visit the library daily to make use of the Care Cart. The outpouring of gratitude from students, faculty, and staff for these thoughtful touches has been overwhelming.
The library provides a variety of games and other activities for the Lovett community.
In September 2025, the library even hosted a fun contest inviting middle and upper school students and faculty to come up with silly names for our colorful book carts. The contest received over 500 name suggestions and was our most engaging yet, with 379 people casting 5 votes each for a total of 1,895 votes!
Archives
ARCHIVES
The Lovett School Archives exists to preserve both physical and digital records that reflect every aspect of school life—including student experiences, alumni papers, faculty and staff contributions, non-current administrative records, and Lovett’s role in the wider communities of Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond. Its goal is to serve as a living resource for the Lovett community, safeguarding and sharing the materials that together tell the full story of the school’s history.
PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- Yearbooks
- Memorabilia
- Official Documents
- Uniforms
In 1962, Our Town became the first formal play performed by Lovett students. As of 2025, it remains the school’s most frequently staged production, with eight performances.
Mrs. Lovett strongly valued experiential learning. One example was “The Lovett School Bank,” where parents deposited money into their child’s account, and students practiced writing checks to purchase items from the student-run school store.
Despite the lack of athletic facilities at the time, divisional sports at Lovett began with the introduction of the Upper School in the 1959–1960 school year. Early offerings included football, cheerleading, basketball, track, fencing, and bowling. Pictured here is a seventh-grade football helmet worn in 1963 by Edwin Quin, ‘69.
Lovett’s current campus sits on land that was originally Muscogee territory. The property was purchased by the Lovett School in 1959 from the estate of Governor John M. Slaton. Artifacts discovered on the site—including earthworks, bullets, horseshoes, and a cannonball—highlight its historical association with the Civil War.
Religion was first incorporated into the Lovett curriculum and identity following Mrs. Lovett’s retirement in 1954, when she entrusted the school to the Episcopal Church. She chose St. Philip’s because their teaching philosophy aligned with her own.
Over the years, Lovett has invited prominent authors to speak with students and faculty. In 1964, Flannery O’Connor was scheduled to address the ninth grade, but she had to cancel due to health concerns and sadly passed away just three months later. In 1977, Isaac Asimov was invited to speak with the faculty, but he declined, citing his fear of flying.