{"id":8446,"date":"2023-09-19T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=8446"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:36:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T18:36:57","slug":"what-can-your-public-library-do-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2023\/09\/what-can-your-public-library-do-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Your Public Library Do for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crystal Lake Public Library&#039;s Welcome Back Video for Teachers\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jrHE2boH6Lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What can your public library do for you as a teacher or school librarian? <a href=\"https:\/\/librarytechnology.org\/document\/21147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schools and public libraries working together<\/a> is a winning combination! Public libraries offer a wide variety of services as well as learning, programming, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/alsc\/aboutalsc\/external-relationships\/schoolplcoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration<\/a> opportunities for teachers and school librarians. Finding your closest public library is a breeze with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/LocalHelp\/CommunityServices\/find-libraries.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public library locator tool<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023_AUG_19_Public_Libraries_Silva.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023_AUG_19_Public_Libraries_Silva-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023_AUG_19_Public_Libraries_Silva-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023_AUG_19_Public_Libraries_Silva-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023_AUG_19_Public_Libraries_Silva.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public libraries can be an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/library-resources-for-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\">amazing teacher resource<\/a>, especially when a school lacks a librarian. The services offered by public libraries <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.literacious.com\/2021\/10\/28\/how-public-libraries-can-help-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\">vary<\/a>. Many local libraries provide teacher library cards, allowing teachers to check out more library books than regular library cards. This will enable teachers to supplement their classroom libraries with digital and print books from the public library collection. Some public libraries even offer themed kits for teachers to teach STEAM and other topic-based lessons. Public libraries provide classroom visits for public library introduction, story hours, and research. Many creative public libraries offer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookriot.com\/how-librarians-can-help-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\">surprising opportunities<\/a> that are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/k-12talk.com\/2021\/11\/10\/how-to-partner-with-your-local-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">out of the box<\/a>. The resources may vary by age group of students from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/community-engagement\/article\/supporting-children-through-public-library-partnerships\" target=\"_blank\">early childhood<\/a> to elementary, middle, and high schools. You can even <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/doors2world.umass.edu\/edu\/hands-around-the-library\" target=\"_blank\">teach a lesson<\/a> about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/carnegie-libraries-the-future-made-bright-teaching-with-historic-places.htm\" target=\"_blank\">public libraries<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/educatingfordemocracy.education.virginia.edu\/sites\/educatingfordemocracy\/files\/2023-04\/The%20Librarian%20of%20Basra%20A%20True%20Story%20from%20Iraq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">librarians<\/a> to excite your students about using the library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School libraries and public libraries are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plpinfo.org\/student-success\/examples-of-successful-school-library-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\">collaborating<\/a> in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/EJ1272606.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">new and exciting ways<\/a>! It&#8217;s not just about sharing resources but also about programming, summer reading, family connections, supporting teachers, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgequest.aasl.org\/your-partner-down-the-street-school-and-public-library-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a>. The AASL\/ALSC\/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School\/Public Library Cooperation has created a collaboration <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/alsc\/publications-resources\/professional-tools\/school-public-library-partnerships\" target=\"_blank\">tool kit<\/a> to get you started! Reach out to your local public library to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ideas.demco.com\/blog\/public-and-school-library-collaborations\/\" target=\"_blank\">get the conversation started<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public libraries are a fantastic school resource. As always, utilize TeachersFirst <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/search_action.cfm?grade_low=0&amp;grade_high=12&amp;searchtext=libraries&amp;searchtype=all\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?s=library\" target=\"_blank\">blog posts<\/a> for more helpful ideas. Check out your local library today! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can your public library do for you as a teacher or school librarian? Schools and public libraries working together is a winning combination! Public libraries offer a wide variety of services as well as learning, programming, and collaboration opportunities for teachers and school librarians. 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