The librarian held a fall professional development session tailored to teacher and parent requests for audiobooks. SORA and Learning Ally were among the resources shared with handouts to teachers so they could share them as needed with parents.
The librarian and family specialist collaborated to host Quarterly Community Story Times, inviting three and four-year-old children to come for a fun time reading books and doing activities. Our first story time was fall themed. We read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and did leaf crafts on the first day of fall.
The library is often used to test incoming students for whom English is not the primary language spoken at home. The parents accompany the students and wait in the library. While students are being tested, it is the perfect time to introduce parents to the incredible resources NEISD Libraries offer to support their children's learning.
The librarian and our family specialist hosted a Dr. Seuss Celebration in conjunction with a PTA meeting. PTA was looking for a way to engage the families of our youngest students and get them to come out to learn more about our programs. An evening with stories, songs, and crafts was planned. We had 40 adults sign up, along with 24 students. We prepared craft supplies for 35 and still needed more supplies. The evening was well attended and a huge success.