…changing the world, one reader at a time.
What goes on in my library? Check out the Teaching category to get all the details on library lessons, computer science collaborations, library interns, middle school electives, social emotional exercises, book clubs, resource lists, and more.
Have you heard about our brand new middle school section? In a library shared by students in grades K-8, its easy for our most mature readers to feel like there’s nothing especially for them. Thanks to an amazing grant from a STAB alum, these special shelves hold 200+ titles carefully selected by and for 7th […]
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“Why do we always have to keep our eyes on the speaker?” A second grade student asked me today. I had a snippy “Because it’s respectful” response all cued up, eye on my watch, counting down the minutes I had left to finish my lesson… but then I stopped. I sat. I said, “That’s a […]
Read MoreBrand new intern crossing! 🚸 Every morning this week, the Heads of the Library Intern program are training new interns in critical library skills before their work shifts start next week. This morning’s trainings included station rotations for hands-on practice with circulation, cart organization, and shelving. I’m kind of wishing I could clone them!
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Have you heard about Banned Books Week? Started originally in 1982, the week seems to grow in popularity (and in viral advertising) each year! Here’s a quick summary, from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom: Banned Books Week 2018 is September 23-29. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Information literacy Quest goes old school today, reads newspaper! 🤓📰 We asked students: Have you ever read the newspaper before? What do you notice? What do you wonder? Newspaper jokes and puns abound!
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What makes reading so much fun vs. not so fun? As students get to know themselves as readers, they learn about more than just their likes and dislikes. Knowing what makes reading great (A cozy spot! A book you chose yourself! Sharing with someone you love!) and what makes it…less than great (loud noises! Stinky […]
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Kids have BIG questions, and stories are an amazing way to explore the world together. 3rd graders are using their FABLab time to learn more about the homeless, and what they can do to make a difference. Check out their amazing, empathetic questions! I love that our school is a safe place to ask questions […]
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WHO: 5th and 6th grade readers who choose to participate. Fans of all things spooky, creepy, and Halloween-y are sure to love the preview and the cover – but readers who are drawn to warm, loving characters, humor, and stories about communities coming together are sure to love the Newbery Medal-winning story inside, too! WHAT: A Halloween […]
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After almost four straight weeks of intense work, the heads of the Library Intern Program have interviewed all 28 new intern applicants, compiled their information, and started the behind the scenes work that goes into creating the schedule. Later this week, we’ll meet so that they can put the finishing touches on their training plans. […]
Read MoreYou probably shouldn’t ask your reader about the Library Secret Service. Because even if they did know about the LSS, which they totally don’t, they couldn’t tell you. And even if you wanted to know about the LSS’s Very Important Guidelines for keeping library books safe, they would be sworn to secrecy. And by the […]
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