Thing 4

Just this week, after contacting public librarians (Chanhassen - Suzanne Hunt) and (Chaska Librarian - Tim Olmstad) I scheduled them to come to CHS on 2/20 to allow our students to apply and sign up for a Public Library Card. I 've been asking students as I do my formal presentations and introductions to online resources how many students have public library cards. I noticed that very few hands went up. The public librarians were willing to come in during 4th block options and do a terrific interaction with CHS students explaining and discussing the many resources and online databases they would be able to access with their public library cards. They brought applications, upcoming teen events, and brochures explaining services and online databases available. The need for additional hours and support is constant as students at CHS can't always get assignments completed within school hours and really need additional places to go once they leave our school building. I learned some things about their support and resources available as well, and will continue to foster use and support for our teens and staff to access our public libraries.