Support Libraries during National Library Week

[Katharine C. Adams]

Hi, everyone!

I would like to invite everyone to Freeze-n-Read 4 Libraries during National Library Week!  Libraries are essential for student success and healthy communities.  They freely provide help and information to everyone...and they are in crisis. We can do some very simple things to help.  What began as a simple NLW activity for our school has grown into a library advocacy event we hope everyone who loves libraries will embrace.  Our website, www.freeze-n-read.weebly.com explains the simple process (Promote, Freeze, Get Involved) and brings together in one place links to "cool" and "chilling"  facts about libraries along with a page of effective ways to bring about change.  We include a blog to gather information about libraries in crisis, flyers and bookmarks to print, a photo gallery for "Freezers" and a poll to document participation.

I was a private school media specialist for 9 years and know that your students and faculty are passionate about all things truly important.  Private schools usually have terrific parental involvement as well.  You could partner with your public library and do something really great! 

My students and I are excited about the potential this has, but we need your help.  Please ask your colleagues, friends and family to Vote 4 Libraries on the website and Freeze-n-Read in some way during National Library Week and continue the involvement throughout the year ~Sincerely,  Kathy Adams and the Freeze-n-Read Staff