Primary:

Primary students visit the library each week with their classroom teacher. Weeks alternate between English and Arabic. The following guidelines apply to Primary students:

• Students may have 3 books checked out at a time
• Books are loaned for 2 week periods and can be renewed for an additional 2 weeks
• Students are liable for any loss or damage to library materials
• Appropriate behavior is expected in the library at all times
• Please be kind to our books!
• Primary students can use the computer lab only with teacher supervision

Secondary:

Secondary students may visit the library between 7:15 am and 3 pm each day.  Students coming to the library during instructional time are required to have a signed and dated pass from their teacher.  The following guidelines apply to Secondary students:

• Students may have 2 books checked out at a time
• Books are loaned for 2 week periods and can be renewed for an additional 2 weeks
• Books used for research projects or the IB Extended Essay are available for extended loans with staff approval
• Students are liable for any loss or damage to library materials
• Appropriate behavior is expected in the library at all times
• Please be kind to our books!

Middle and High School Library

The Bayan Library is a place for you to learn and explore. Let us help you embark on an amazing adventure to discover your passion! We are open from 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday through Thursday. We have thousands of resources available for students and staff alike. 

The BBS Library is a three part approach. First, the space where students, classes and faculty use the space for learning and teaching and also relaxing during their free time. Two, the Arabic and English book collection for students and faculty to choose, check out and read books. Three, Librarian services which include: assisting patrons in choosing books that match their interests, teaching classes on how to effectively research topics and accurately cite sources, how to search for information in general, etc. Supporting teachers with information and resources which support the curriculum.

The Bayan Library works school wide to support student learning goals in both the English AERO curriculum, the Arabic National curriculum and the DP IB curriculum. 
The English Middle and HIgh School Fiction books have been separated and genrefied into the following categories: Adventure, Biography, Classics, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Historical, Horror, Humor,  Mystery, Poetry, Realistic and Science Fiction; making it easier for patrons to choose books.

The Arabic Fiction books in the Secondary School Library have been separated into Middle and High School sections with a special section for Arabic Biographies and Arabic Bahraini Biographies. Additionally, new and exciting titles have been added to the MS Arabic book collection.

The aim for the English and Arabic Non-Fiction collection is to be separated into MS and HS sections making it easier for students to choose books from the Non-Fiction Collection. 

BBS Library also subscribes to two digital research databases: Britannica and JSTOR which are excellent and well regarded tools for researching accurate information. 

Lastly, the newly redesigned Arabic and English Reference book collection which includes a Professional Development collection available for adult patrons.