Project Middle School: Bringing School and Public Libraries Together to Benefit Students

Project Middle School

Bringing School and Public Libraries Together to Benefit Students

Presenters

Tracy Hubbard, Librarian, Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, hubbardt@district65.netAmy Odwarka, Librarian, Haven Middle School, odwarkaa@district65.netKefira Philippe, Librarian, Nichols Middle School, philippek@district65.netRenee Neumeier, Teen Services Supervisor, Evanston Public Library, rneumeier@cityofevanston.org

Overview× Making connections× Simple ways to partner× Expanding collaborations× Large scale partnerships

Evanston Skokie District 65

Illinois School Report Card For Evanston Skokie District 65

Racial/Ethnic Diversity

Total Enrollment: 7,805 Low income: 37.8%English Language Learners: 11.6%Students with IEPs : 13.2%

Evanston Public Library

× The Loft× Programming× Community Outreach

and Engagement

Start Small

Start Small× First contact - make sure it

ends with an in person meeting

× Booktalking - not just for students

× Sit in - listen, observe, take part

× Grab a table - embed into an existing event or activity

Grow

Grow

× Get familiar with curriculum and standards

× Professional development

× Program Promotion-Summer Reading

× Mock Printz

Go Big

Go Big

● 6th grade orientations

● Middle School Lit Fest

YOUR TURN! THINK PAIR SHARE

What is something you’ve wanted to try, but haven’t

that could be happen or expanded with a partner?

WHY? Benefits on Both Sides × Continuation of services× Supporting curriculum× Depth and breadth of knowledge× Aha Moments!

Tracy Hubbard, Librarian, Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, hubbardt@district65.netAmy Odwarka, Librarian, Haven Middle School, odwarkaa@district65.netKefira Philippe, Librarian, Nichols Middle School, philippek@district65.netRenee Neumeier, Teen Services Supervisor, Evanston Public Library,rneumeier@cityofevanston.org