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.