About Our Library

Library Mission Statement
​- to support the WMHS curriculum and our high expectations for student achievement, specifically students’ ability to retrieve, evaluate, and use data, and to communicate effectively.
- to stimulate interest in reading for academic purposes and for personal enjoyment.
- to prepare students to be lifelong learners.
Library Policies
​How to Visit the Library

• Students will first check in with their teacher in ASC/class. They can then travel down to the library and check in on the online travel log computer (near the main doors). We are open all blocks with the exception of D Block. Students do not need a pass from me. If either myself or a library staff member is not present, students should return to their ASC. ​

Borrowing a Library Book

• Students are permitted to take out five items at a time. Pending need, additional items may be borrowed.
• Fines and late fees are not currently attached to student accounts or borrowing practices.
• Students must return items in a timely fashion and must respect materials. Lost or damaged materials will need to be replaced by the student or adequate monetary compensation must be given to the library to replace lost or damaged materials.
• Our loan period for print materials is two weeks, but students may renew in person or online if no holds are placed on the material by another patron.
• Chromebooks are no longer available for loan through the WMHS library. 

Meet the Library Staff

Mrs. Diana (Kelly) Ho, Librarian
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: @volpereads
Email Mrs. Ho
Education

• Salem State University / 2016 / M.Ed. Library Media Studies (Go Vikings!)
• Simmons College / 2013 / MLIS: Youth Services (Go Sharks!)
• Purdue University /  2011 / B.A. : Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, and Classical Studies (Go Boilers!)
• Boston Latin School / 2007 (Go Wolfpack!)

Hometown: Charlestown, MA

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My favorite things when I was a high school student:

• Annoying my favorite teachers- especially my Spanish teacher Mr. Forina. He once said that he disliked entering a library because it made him immediately aware of his own ignorance and reminded him of how much he had left to learn. He also used to say his favorite book was the dictionary and constantly told us to write poetry- especially love poetry- while we were young. I miss him a lot- he changed the way I look at the world. 
• COFFEE (that hasn't changed).​
• School trips to places far and near- I had the honor and privilege of visiting Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica during high school. 
• YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins in Freedom, NH. 
• Playing the flute poorly in the football pep band and concert bands.
• Being on the varsity girls ice hockey team, the varsity sailing team,
• Hanging out near Copley Square and the Public Garden and attending concerts at the Axis and Avalon (where the House of Blues is now). ​​​​​​
• Watching my comfort movies / TV Shows: Gilmore Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You, Bridget Jones' Diary, The West Wing, The Shawshank Redemption, Moulin Rouge
• Reading my favorite books: Stiff by Mary Roach, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, anything by Edith Wharton, Octavia Butler, or Marjane Satrapi. ​