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  • Northley Middle School Library


    Librarian: Mrs. Jen Coffman
    Library Assistant: Mr. Anthony Difiore
    (610)497-6300 ext. 3351

  • Northley’s library collections include fiction and nonfiction books, Playaways, audio books on CD, e-books and magazines. We have a great selection of current fiction books for students who love to read and for all students to meet their Reading Counts goals. Reading Counts books are designated with a bright green dot on the spine. Use Destiny, our library catalog, to find genres, reading levels and word counts for Reading Counts books.

    Check out recommended reading for some new titles to enjoy. 

  • Meet Mrs. Coffman

    Hi Northley community,

    My love for books, reading, and libraries led to my career as a school librarian. I have been Northley’s librarian for 12 years. Do you need a book recommendation? I’m always ready to offer reading advice.  You can stop by the library or email me: jcoffman@pdsd.org.


    I attended TCU for my B.S. in Education, McDaniel College for my MLIS, and St. Joseph’s University for additional graduate credits in Instructional Technology. My hobbies include reading, gardening and travel. My favorite book is usually the last one I read, and my favorite place to visit is usually my last destination. There are so many great stories and places in the world to learn about and experience!  Join me in discovering them. 

Recommended Reading

  • Beverly, Right Here

    by Kate DiCamillo Year Published: 2019

    Revisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly.

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  • Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas

    by William Lashner Year Published: 2019

    Elizabeth Webster is happy to stay under the radar (and under her bangs) until middle school is dead and gone. Set in the historic streets of Philadelphia, this riveting middle-grade mystery from New York Times best-selling author William Lashner will have readers banging their gavels and calling for more from the incomparable Elizabeth Webster.

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  • Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof

    by Kobe Bryant, Ivy Claire Year Published: 2019

    Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof is the story of two children: the lowly born Rovi and the crown princess Pretia who uncover and battle terrible evil and discover their inner strength along the way.  From the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award–winning, and New York Times–bestselling storyteller, the late Kobe Bryant, comes a new tale of finding your strength against all odds.

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  • Football's G.O.A.T

    by Joe Levit Year Published: 2019

    Prepare to tackle the toughest question in football: Who is the greatest of all time? Go deep with stats and action-packed text to discover the best players of the past and present in a fun, top-ten format. See the evidence for yourself then learn how to research your own G.O.A.T. list. 

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