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What's new in your September?

It's that time again. I get butterflies each year about this time. That very last free weekend. Please share your best new idea for this school year. We could all use some inspiration!

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Pearson on September 8, 2009 at 4:41pm: I'm putting up a display outside the library doors with inspirational and/or humorous quotes about Libraries, Reading, Books and Information. Lots of non-library using students will see it, and maybe I'll persuade a few through the doors.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nancy White on September 13, 2009 at 1:03pm: We are starting year two of our "reading buddies" program between at-risk kids in our alternative middle school program and preschool program, both housed in our distirict administration building and too small to afford a librarian. As the district library coordinator, I step in when I can. Last year, we received an LSTA grant and were able to purchase books for both libraries. We matched up the middle school students with 2-3 preschoolers, and they read with them at least once a week. The results were heartwarming, and achieved more that we could have hoped for. A new found love of reading and apparent increase in self-esteem for the middle schoolers - not to mention increased fluency and reading skills, and the preschoolers discovering the magic of books and reading. We will kick off this program the end of this month with a Teddy Bear Tea, giving the students an opportunity to meet and share information about their interests. I can't wait!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Peggy Taylor on September 17, 2009 at 4:24pm: I had a very successful "Bring a Grandparent to the Library" hour of reading on Sat. Sept. 12th. It was an fun way to share grandparent stories and the kids liked showing off the library. Some of the grandparents had never been in our school.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Megan Blakemore on September 23, 2009 at 2:46pm: We're getting a new automation system, and to clear out the old patron records, we're doing an amnesty program: kids can bring in canned goods to pay off their debts.

We also have some great student library aides, so we're hoping for some exciting stuff from them.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sue Fitzgerald on September 23, 2009 at 4:35pm: Not only have I moved 1000 miles this summer but I have started a new library position in an Upper School. I am starting the programming from ground zero with some reluctance since the school has never had an Upper School librarian. I found some success in starting a faculty literacy/book club. I hope to begin and have f2f meetings along with encouraging teachers to write online book reviews.; ▶ Reply to This