Lending Library

The Lending Library is now open! We have several books ready for you to check out from our library. This is a special collection of books that will help you save money on your text books, and help you in your personal development. Check out the list below to see if you could benefit from these books. If you wish to check out a book simply come by to see me for the form, head to the front desk of the library, use your CPTC library card to check out the book of your choice. It is that easy! You can use the book for a few weeks or renew it for longer. Keep this in mind for next quarter and maybe save some costs on your text books.

Text Books

• English 94 - The Writers Workplace with Readings by Scarry – 7th Ed.


• English 101 - Ideas and Details by Bauman – 7th Ed.


• Psychology 101 - Psychology by Myers - 9th Ed.


• Psychology 112 - Personal Psychology by Baltus – 5th Ed.


• Sociology 101 - Sociology by Curry, Jiobu, & Schwirian – 5th Ed.


• Public Speaking 220 - The Natural Speaker by Fujishin – 6th Ed. & Building Business Success by Venditti

Personal Development Books

• The Blind Side – The story of Michael Oher. It tells of how football has evolved and how Michael came to be adopted and progress as a college athlete.


• The Total Money Makeover – Advice on money, with helpful information on getting out of debt, paying for school, and budgeting.


• Getting Solid – A publication of FosterClub that helps youth from care develop permanency through forming solid relationships with peers and young adults.


• Vital Friends – A book that discusses the power of friendship and how all adults need friends at home, work, and play.


• How Full is Your Bucket? – A book devoted to the power of encouragement in relationships. It discusses the impact of our behaviors when we are positive and negative.


• QBQ – A book about how to take personal responsibility and accountability.


• Flux – A collection of stories, guidance and artwork from adults who have transitioned from former care.


• On Their Own – A book that talks about the challenges that youth face when they age out of the foster care system. This book also tells the story of several young people and their journey to independence.


• Foster Care 411 – A publication of FosterClub that is designed to help those in care understand the answers to the challenges they face.


• 48 Days to the Work You Love – A career guide book that helps you narrow down your choices for vocation.


• 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – A guide to habits that effective people use. Sheds light on what works and what you might be able to apply in your own life.