Using The Local Library As A Primary Reading Partner
The use of the library as a partner for helping develop the reading ability in children is a very disproportionately used resource. Schools benefit from using the local library even though they may have a school library because their offerings may be more limited than the larger community library. Also, schools have much more limited time resources and cannot serve the children during certain times and days.
The school can run a phonics program with the assistance of the local library that will give their students more access to reading material.
Home Schooler’s are able to use the library as a part of the classroom experience. The reading programs and resources could be part of their learning process, therefore allowing them to benefit from a partnership.
The Community Library has programs that would help to enhance the abilities in readers by supplementing the lesson plans that are issued by classroom teachers or home school teachers.
At the beginning of the school year, it is a good idea for the local school district to notify the local library of the various chapters, subjects, and lesson plans that they will be following. The library can then line up some of their already set programs to match the schools curriculum.