Fall 2019 | Grades 6-8
Welcome to School Services from DPL!
Did you know that we can reserve great books for you to use in your classroom? We can even provide your students with a school assignment resource page to help find the books and information they need for their homework. Let us know what you're working on and we can make your life easier with appropriate, vetted resources. Community librarians also love to visit schools ! For everything from book talks to how to use the library catalog or databases, we are eager to share our knowledge. Want to schedule a field trip to the library ? We'd love to host you for a behind-the-scenes look at the library, or maybe even a scavenger hunt! The best way to contact us for DPL ’ s variety of school services is via our teacher request form ; bookmark it and use it often. We can't wait to hear from you!
Just for Teachers: Get the Benefits of a DPL Educator Card
Deschutes County educators, from preschool and homeschool teachers to those affiliated with local school systems, can visit their local DPL location and apply for an Educator’s Card. These cards allow for 100 items to be checked out, 30 holds to be placed, and a four-week check-out period. This card can be held in addition to a personal library card, allowing you to keep separate the library materials you use personally and the materials you use for class. As a reminder, while DPL no longer charges late fines, cardholders are still financially responsible for all items checked out to either card and are responsible for lost or significantly overdue fines. Stop by any library location and show us your school ID, care provider license, or homeschool paperwork for the current academic year and we will get you started!
Gale Databases Get a Makeover
Gale-branded databases, available both via OSLIS /your school ’ s media center website and with a DPL library card through our Homework resources page , have gotten a fresh new look. A cleaner interface, enhanced browsing, and new accessibility tools make these products even easier for students to use. Students can access reliable, academic content, even images and multimedia, complete with citations. Articles can get uploaded to cloud storage like Google Drive, making for easy organization. Demonstrating how your students can use databases is a great way to help them break the Googling habit, leading to stronger research and information literacy skills. Want more info? Contact us ! 
Great New Reads for Middle School
Are you curious about middle grade book bestsellers? Check out The New York Times hardcover and paperback lists. Some favorites at DPL on the paperback list include A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park, Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, and Front Desk by Kelly Yang. While students are making new friends at school, share The 47 People You’ll Meet in Middle School by Kristin Mahoney. How will your students balance the ins and outs of middle school? Read about friendship in two new books from favorite authors: 13 and Counting by Lisa Greenwald and Not If I Can Help It by Carolyn Mackler. Looking for a great new chapter book to read aloud? Ask your local librarian to create a book list of new favorites. We also updated all of the online Teen Book Lists . You can easily print them out and share with students, from historical fiction to tween reads. Find the lists on our Teen page under Books and Reading. 
Digital Content Highlight: Books on OverDrive
Do you have parents asking for new book recommendations or students looking for the latest eBook? Share the Deschutes Public Library digital page for kids or teens with your students and explore the “Coming Soon” books under "New eBooks" and start placing holds today! What if you need a book right now? It’s Friday, your students are looking for a book to read over the weekend, and they can’t make it to the library? Click on No, wait, No, problems. Also, share Popular Titles and create a fun book contest, marking off how many books your students have read (maybe 4, maybe 24!). Remind your students we have a wonderful selection of eBooks for Battle of the Books . Even if their favorite book is checked out, they can still discover a similar new book to read. For example, if The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill is checked out, readers will find You may also like... suggestions at the bottom of the page. 
Curriculum Crates: Portable Exploration
What is a Curriculum Crate ? These practical, portable tubs contain around 20 fiction and non-fiction books on popular subjects such as life cycles, community helpers, and the Renaissance, plus a study guide highlighting useful websites and DPL databases. To request a crate simply place a hold via the library catalog. What if the crate you want is checked out? Or you need books on another topic? Submit a Teacher Request to request individual books related to your subject. Your community librarian is ready to assist you. Click here to find out more and to browse a list of available crates.
DPL History Fun Facts
In 1946, the Deschutes County Library ordered its first bookmobile. It serviced the local schools of Deschutes County, increasing school circulation by 1000% in its first two years of operation. Learn more at the Deschutes Historical Museum and borrow a free pass from the library! The Redmond Public Library building began life as the historic Jessie Hill School, originally built in 1929. The Redmond Library opened its doors in 1996. However, the doors were flipped for its new purpose! The library entrance is on the opposite side of the building than when it was a school. Find more about the history of the library on our website .
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