COLLECT + CONNECT

Harrisburg Libraries are still celebrating National Library Week! Eve Langerock, high school librarian at Harrisburg High School, worked with other librarians and the district's communication director to run a fun reading program in the form of a contest. Students can participate by sending a photo of themselves reading from anywhere to the school's Facebook page. They can also simply email a photo - widening the way in which students can participate. The prize? A donated Scooter's Coffee gift card. Kids of all ages love choosing their own hot or col drink-on-the go, right? The librarians will also post quotes throughout the week and invite students to fill out this goals graphic organizer .

Want to get a headstart on programming for next school year? Have you been wondering how you could partner with the public library during the summer and school year? Here's a way! And it's inexpensive. Who doesn't like that? The SD State Library is helping communities provide excellent, local programming from the South Dakota Humanities Council. The State Library offers a reduced rate for programs offered by the Council. Libraries with operating budgets of $50,000 or less can apply for a  reduced fee of $25  and libraries with annual operating budgets of $25,000 or less can apply for a complete fee waiver.  Without assistance, the typical fee is very reasonable at $50. There are three grant-funded public humanities programs: Speakers Bureau/ Chautauqua informative presentations covering a variety of topics & in-character educational performances One Book South Dakota scholar-led book club discussions using the current One Book:  Ne...

Let's face it, so much of our high school students' world is digital. LIKE. SO. MUCH. Sometimes we need to lean away from that and sometimes we need to lean into that. An online book club is a way to lean in when it comes to library programming. We all know when students get to high school they tend to have less time for the "extras."  And... book clubs often fall in that category. So let's make it more convenient for students and reach them where they're at. Imagine being able to encourage your student readers from home. Even better, imagine your student readers encouraging other student readers from home. One tool you can use to lean in is  GoodReads . This digital resource may make it more convenient for your students to participate in that 'extra' book club. https://www.goodreads.com/ Disclaimer: The South Dakota State Library does not endorse any service, product, or recommendation listed in this blog. GoodReads is a m...

There's some seriously cool programming happening at the Harrisburg High School Library! Librarian Eve Langerock is a second-year librarian and she's diving deep to support literacy, build connection, and inspire enthusiasm. Prior to moving into the library, Eve was an English teacher for 13 years. Eve is supported by a wonderful full-time library assistant whose presence allows Eve the flexibility to plan and co-teach with staff. This support system helps to ensure that school library standards are integrated throughout the school-wide curriculum.   BOOK TASTING In their English classes, prior to coming to the library, students select the specific genres they enjoy reading. The library staff then sets up the library like a restaurant and assigns students to tables based on their genre. Students get the opportunity to “taste” 12 different books in the courses of an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Their menu allows them to take notes on each book and...