Book clubs in school libraries and technology

Middle school students are typically social and like to talk. These programs include activities for multiple age groups, including book clubs, teen gaming tournaments, childrens. In recognition of glbt book month, weve gathered some resources that libraries might find helpful when striving to ensure that everyone in their. But book clubs can also come with some difficulties for the creators and organizers of the clubswhich is often us, the school librarians and. While the library is closed to the public and during this current school year. More information about services that are available are posted on each librarys page see tabs below. The role of the library as a community gathering place was stressed repeatedly at focus group sessions.

Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Library staff provide a welcoming space that engages students. Simply click on the title of the book club if you want more information. Bringing book clubs online american libraries magazine. Please check the events calendar or contact your neighborhood library for more information about its book clubs. We are happy to offer book clubs during the school year for children in grades 12 and 34. However, many book clubs enjoy reading newer books and most libraries dont lend new books through ill. Start by partnering with the youth services librarian from your local public library. Riverside library hosts a wide variety of classes, storytimes for young customers, oneonone computer help sessions, book clubs for adults. Whats key is using technology in creative ways to build virtual spaces for the library community to discover and talk about books. Curbside pickup has been cancelled through the end of april. A new resident inquired whether our library had any book clubs. How to run a successful kids book club school library journal.

But advocates say it is no less important in todays paperless world. Stephanie saba is a community program supervisor at san mateo county libraries in california. Technology hasnt killed public libraries its inspired. Although librarians are using various formatsincluding blogs, social media, and videoconferencingfor online book clubs, the focus remains on a desire to share a love of reading and books. In our more modern, connected, and everbusy age, however, traditional library book clubs have been undergoing a. The library has over 200 kits of popular books for adult, teen, and childrens book clubs to checkout.

The american library association has recognized june as glbt book month since 2015 a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Present the book club idea to the english teachers at your school to see if they. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. Librarians reimagine book clubs with the help of technology i love. Book clubs for beginner readers school library journal. How to run a successful kids book club school library.

After observing many of our school libraries and the way that they conduct student book clubs, i wondered, what if we took our time and space to promote the love of reading and celebrate collaboration among our parents or staff members with a book club. We answer emails and update our website and content, and we created a form to respond to requests from our field. Libraries have long embraced the reading public and provided public forums for book discussion, long before talkshow host oprah winfrey renewed interest in book clubs in 1996. The social aspect and autonomy of book clubs appeal to middle school students and provide motivation as well as opportunities to expand knowledge. The school library is more than a book repository and the professionals that run them do far more than catalogue books. Technology hasnt killed public libraries its inspired them to transform and stay relevant. Snoisle libraries serves 750,000 residents in snohomish and island counties through 23 community libraries, online services and library on wheels.

School library staff should not be intimidated by geography. We offer both in house and outside reading incentives, book clubs, stem activities, maker clubs, battle of the books, and 3d printing. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library. Most kits contain 1012 copies of the book with the adult kits including large print copies. Keeping public school libraries relevant education. Copies of the book and reading guides are available at the desk one month prior to the meeting. Bridgett kaiser of the fox river grove il memorial library wanted to start a science club, but when the local rotary club offered a literacyfocused sponsorship, a book and science club was born. When the school and public library work together, a community. See more ideas about elementary school library, library lessons and elementary library. Our libraries have updated and current technology such as macbook carts.

What i get asked is, with all this technology, what do we need librarians for. Most school libraries have several areas that can serve numerous purposes. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs. Library services to schools have evolved since the late 1800s from public or state library book wagons to informal classroom collections to what we know today the later part of the 19th century marked the beginning of the modern american library movement with the creation of the american library association ala in 1876 by a group of librarians led by melvil dewey. Find value in our book bundles and box sets for kids at the scholastic teacher store where you are certain to find something your student will love.

The library purchases individual copies of books that relate to science experiments for children to keep. This teenbased group is so much more than a traditional boring book club. Each library offers an annual schedule of dynamic programming for all ages including a summer reading program, weekly storytimes, book clubs, technology help and much more. Read more tips from experts who run book clubs for kids of all ages.

S215g180155 hydaburg city school district ak proposes to improve and expand school libraries book, resource, and activity offerings. Or use search capabilities and the other special features of ebook technology to help critically analyze a nonfiction book or read between the lines of a novel. Other frequently used terms to describe a book discussion club include reading group, book group, and book discussion group. Book clubs are classic library programs for a reason. The library offers a card to support the many active book clubs in our community. To our great surprise we had 1015 students weekly at the elementary school. School libraries play an essential role in schoolwide success. Making school libraries amazing, one librarian at a time. Over the last fifteen years, she has led book clubs in three different communities, including two twenty to thirty something book clubs, a motherdaughter book club, an adult book club, and a senior book club. Book club sets book club sets are designed to support book clubs in communities that are members of the kootenay, northwest, north central, north east and islandlink library federations. Pandemic preparedness for school libraries knowledge quest.

Extracurricular clubs, planning committees or just friends who want to study together can meet in school libraries and have the space needed to accomplish tasks. Flores neighborhood library currently closed due to hurricane harvey damage central library manga. We noticed that once children went to school and werent able to attend storytime, we risked losing their involvement with the public library, she says. Lower school librarians arrange book talks for students by favorite authors. Each librarian publicized the chat with their fifth and sixth graders. A wide variety of grants are available at national, state, and local levels to bolster the development of collections like yours. Since snoisle libraries customers cant get to programs for the time being, snoisle libraries will bring programs to customers in digital form. Lack of time, scheduling conflicts, mobility issues, desire for anonymity, and other. Librarians reimagine book clubs with the help of technology. Host a study hall, after school or weekend book club where students can discuss different types of literary works.

The bookalibrarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. Libraries are making these particular sets of books available so that book clubs can a read the new books they want to read, b have the books for 5 weeks instead of the usual 23, and c avoid having to ask their members to buy their own. Digital solutions to book club issues knowledge quest. Bracewell neighborhood library manga maniaages 918 more dates coming soon. Bring your needlework and unravel a different plot each month. Leverage technology to make libraries the center of innovation. If i had to give any advice on starting a teen book club it would be to simply start one.

New digital programming is scheduled to begin on friday, april 10, initially with virtual book club groups, ready readers storytimes and pub trivia. Morpurgo champions internet book club for children books the. Library lessons library books library ideas book club books new books book clubs book club questions elementary school library teacher librarian. Digital tools for school libraries and media centers. In our more modern, connected, and everbusy age, however, traditional library book clubs have been undergoing a quiet revolution. I campaigned for aasl president with the theme of vision. All book selections have a mystery or suspense theme. You might poll or survey students to see what types of books they enjoy reading and discussing. A new way for libraries to promote literacy, technology, family and community. I hope this has provided some helpful ideas on starting a teen book. The library district also provides adult education through programming, high school equivalency testing, and english as a second language classes.

Serving as a regional library for high plains library district, this 38,000 squarefoot building houses approximately 125,000 items, 34 public computers, and free wifi access. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want indepth technical assistance on topics such as starting an email account, browsing the librarys catalog, downloading ebooks and audiobooks, searching the internet, using electronic databases through the snoisle website, or other. People go to hear lectures and musical performances, or attend craft workshops and book. Hpl has a variety of book clubs for younger readers. With all this technology, what do we need librarians for. Get more wish list books onto your shelves and make your budget go further with these grant and funding options for libraries.

Our librarians are fun, friendly, kind, and well experienced in teaching, reading, literacy, technology, and. One avenue might be through regularly scheduled pto meetings or at lunchandlearns. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. And finally, school libraries also serve as great community spaces.

The advantages of a book club in a middle school classroom. A book club for the 21st century techsoup for libraries. Wornall campus libraries are spaces for early childhood and lower school students to explore reading options, listen to stories, and have quiet reading time to themselves. Julie perrin, library director of the jaffrey nh public library jpl, developed book clubs for young kids at two different libraries. Looking for book club questions you can use with any book. Read more below, or call 9783694898 and ask for childrens. One project especially close to her heart is the librarys technology based book club program, done in partnership with the nearby biddeford intermediate school. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Books clubs can be an effective way to use these natural tendencies as a positive tool to engage middle school students in literature. Heres a list of book clubs at our libraries for all ages. As with most things, technology has changed the school library.

Citrus county library system located on the beautiful gulf coast in central florida. It is more often called simply a book club, a term that is also used to describe a book sales club, which can cause confusion. These companies offer resources and products to help libraries engage readers with digital book clubs. Teen book club creating a place to read and belong. Book clubs have been a staple in school libraries for years. Former childrens laureate hopes link to technology will enthuse the.

School libraries will also profit from the venture, which is an online. Middle school book list middle school libraries middle school reading 4th grade reading student reading teaching reading reading bingo 40. Snoisle libraries takes storytimes, book clubs and pub. The three have a combined collection of more than 40,000 print and nonprint materials, including books. Melanie gibson, a librarian at bishop dunne catholic school in dallas, texas, has been using technology to complement her physical book club. Whether discussing concerts, classes, and other events, book clubs and other social groups, or simply a forum where people could come and sit, talk, and read, quite a few people expressed their appreciation that libraries stand alone in many communities as a gathering place. Youll soon be surrounded by people that want to be there for the right reasons. Sponsored by penguin random house, the award recognizes collaboration between school librarians and teachers in the instruction of social.