Margarita Espinosa Library

The Margarita Espinosa Library is a hub of student activity at Castilleja.

The library’s mission is to train excellent student researchers, provide high-quality library services, and develop collections that support academics and independent reading at Castilleja. Librarians help students develop the capacity to locate, evaluate, and apply information. We create community by hosting special events and programs throughout the year such as visiting authors, an edible book festival, high tech origami, a trivia hunt, and a book swap.

Our library offers:

• Three full time librarians dedicated to collaboration and support

• A team of student TAs supporting library programs and instruction

• Frequently updated displays highlighting identities and topics of interest in our community

• More than 18,000 paper books and over 6,500 e- and audiobooks

• Dozens of subscription databases

• A selection of print magazines and daily newspapers

• Two group study rooms with writeable glass walls

• Numerous individual study carrels and tables for collaborative work

• Multiple charging stations for personal devices

The library hosts student-centered events including author visits, trivia nights, “craftivities”, a celebration of student writers, and even an edible book festival!