The Catalano Memorial Library

Dedicated to the Memory of G. Thomas Catalano '50 and Marie Catalano

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The Catalano Memorial Library is a hub of student life. Students gather there before school, after school, and during study breaks. Teachers bring their classes during the school day to make use of the resources and programs offered by the Library & Information Services Team.

Library Hours

Monday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Academics

A Physical & Online Hub

The Catalano Memorial Library is a bustling physical and online resource for the school community.

The Library maintains a collection of approximately 5,000 print volumes, more than 60 database subscriptions, and more than a dozen magazine subscriptions.

All resources are carefully selected with the interests of students, faculty, and curriculum in mind. Books, periodicals and electronic resources are updated and augmented regularly to meet the ever-changing information needs of the CCHS Community.

The CoLab

Also known as the Collaborative Learning Space. One wing of the library has been transformed into an expansive and adaptable learning area that can be used for classes, group work and discussion, meetings, and conferences.

The CoLab serves as a resource for:

Academic Success Center,
classes,
student activities & clubs,
faculty,
additional school groups,
alumni, and
the Board of Directors.

Media Production Room

Making a movie for a class project?

Need a place for your group to gather to film, record and edit your work?

Need to do some voice recording for a narrated project and want a quiet space?

We are pleased to announce that there is a media production space in the library complete with lights, video camera, tv, and microphone.

You might even want to try out the green screen and add in some cool backgrounds!

Events & Programs

The Catalano Memorial Library also offers a host of events and programs featuring student art, topical themes, and recommendations, including:

Artist of the Month
Book Bags
The CCHS Book Club
March Book Madness
National Library Month Events
Summer Reading Recommendations
Therapy Animals
World Read Aloud Day

In Honor of G. Thomas '50 & Marie Catalano

About Thomas & Marie

About Thomas & Marie

The G. Thomas '50 & Marie Catalano Memorial Library honors the incredible philanthropic support provided by the Catalanos, who were instrumental in responding to the critical needs of Central Catholic multiple times over the years.

Tom and Marie are Central Catholic’s most generous philanthropists in the history of the school, giving over $1.4 million dollars to support a multitude of CCHS initiatives, including an endowed scholarship - the G. Thomas ('50) & Marie Catalano Fund.

Their generosity ensured that hundreds of Central Catholic students have - and will continue to make - incredible advances in the arts, technology, and sciences. Tom was also willing and able to take on leadership roles on Central's Board of Directors several times. The couple also included Central Catholic in their estate plans.

Tom served as one of Central Catholic's earliest Board members and Board Chairs. He and his wife Marie were incredibly generous to Central Catholic throughout their lives, providing significant support for growth in STEM, expansion of programs, and physical campus growth and improvements.

Upon their passing, they remembered Central Catholic in a meaningful way, and we celebrate them and their legacy with the naming of our library.