Programs for Every Grade

We regret that reductions to the library budget mean that the library must cut back services to schools.  The following services will not be available in the 2009-2010 school year: 

    Grade 8 - booktalks - get your students excited about reading for fun as CRRL librarians present lively introductions to the best books for each grade.
    Grades 6, 9, 10 and 11 - research skills - librarians teach how to use free library databases to retrieve trusted content for research papers.

If you have concerns about the library's diminished budget, please express your support for library funding to your elected officials.  We hope to restore these services when funding allows.

The following services are still available as staffing permits.  Please contact your local branch for details.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten library card campaign - Library cards for all! Encourage reading & foster the beginnings of lifelong library use.

First grade library tours - arrange an educational, fun field trip to your local branch library.

Second grade storytelling that supports the social studies SOLs - kids hear traditional Chinese and Native American stories.

Third, fourth and fifth grade booktalks - get your kids excited about reading for fun.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 7 & 8 - Café Book - kids have fun and learn literature evaluation skills as they read and discuss the best current books for teens. (available at eight schools only)

HIGH SCHOOL

Seniors - lifelong learning - Students learn how the library prepares them for jobs, college, marriage and the Real World.

FACULTY

In fifteen minutes or less, find out how free library services can help you personally and professionally!  Invite us to your next faculty meeting or inservice day.  Contact the Youth Services department at your branch for details.