Elementary School Outreach Visits
Outreach to provide:
- Basic information about the library, including library cards, services and programs for our entire community!
- Literacy skills for families and students
- Read-alouds for school Open House stations
- Book-related giveaways such as pencils, bookmarks, etc.
- Targeted resources depending on your event: College and Career events, Digital Media events (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and more) and Homework Help/Test Prep events
Learn what:
- A day in the life of a public librarian is like!
- Education and training you need
- You can do to become involved with the library in the future—volunteering, Teen Advisory Boards, entry-level positions and more!
Learn how to:
- Download eBooks, emagazines, digital audiobooks, music and streaming video such as National Geographic for Kids and Kanopy Streaming Video: K-12 Lessons for Students
- Access online homework help and tutoring through Brainfuse
- Use educational assistance resources like TumbleMath, Tumble Books Library, CultureGrams, Kids InfoBits, Pronunciator for language learning, Science Buddies, and Prenda Code Club
Learn how to:
- Get a card/Create an online account
- Use your Library Dashboard to create lists, suggest titles for purchase and more
- Search the catalog for books, programs and events
- Place a hold on an item
- Navigate the website (digital resources, Discover Community, Ask a Librarian, and more) in English or Spanish
- Arrange an in-person or virtual visit for staff to read to your students. Choose between books that are grade-level, themed, or based on a specific class project.
