Winter 2020 | Grades K-5
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 storytime and 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!
2020 Youth Media Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, audiobooks, and other exceptional materials for children and teens. The Youth Media Awards guide teachers, parents, librarians, and others with the selection of outstanding materials for youth. The Youth Media Awards include the renowned Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpré, Printz, and Odyssey awards as well as other awards and recommended lists for youth. The 2020 Youth Media Awards will be announced on Monday, January 27 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) during American Library Association's Midwinter Conference. For more information check out the American Library Association Youth Media Awards site .
Oregon Battle of the Books
Another year of Oregon Battle of the Books is upon us. If your school does not have a team this year, consider leading one next year. The competition gets kids excited to read, allows them to practice retention of information, and encourages collaborative learning. Deschutes Public Library will be in your corner with multiple copies of OBOB books, plus a link from our homepage to practice questions, resources, and more. If you'd like a librarian to booktalk any of these titles , just drop us a line through the Teacher Request form . Explore and reserve this year’s titles here .
Access Thousands of Free Classes and Tutorials with Creativebug
Get inspired for a new project for your classroom or home with over 5,000 classes, workshops, videos, tutorials, and patterns with DPL’s newest online resource! Creativebug features topics including Art + Design, Paper, Knitting, Sewing, Holiday + Party, and more. All videos include public performance rights so can even be shared with your classroom, and it’s all free with your library card! Check out the “Kids” and other categories at the bottom of the screen. Login and start creating today at www.creativebug.com/lib/deschutes .
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!
Homework Help Spotlight:
Homework Help Lists
Did you know we have curated a variety of lists of websites and resources on many different homework topics? Click here to view , or to search for them, select “List” from the “Search by” drop-down menu and search “DPL homework help.” The title of the list indicates for which grades the list was created. If there is a topic you would like to see, fill out a Teacher Request and we will create it for you.
When Caring for Other, Be Sure to Also Take Time for Self Care
While the holiday season is winding down, self-care is an ongoing need. As teachers and school staff, you are caring for our community’s children every day, and it's important to also remember your own needs. Be sure to check out these free resources available at your library. They can help you refresh your body and mind, just in time for your next long workday, or parent/teacher conference.
Happy Birthday to Us! DPL Turns 100
The Deschutes County Library system formed in January 1920, with 3,488 books in circulation and 1,252 cardholders by the end of that first year. Now, 100 years later, we've grown into a robust library system with six locations in Deschutes County, hundreds of thousands of items in our collection, and nearly 90,000 library card holders. Join the celebration in 2020 as the we look back on a century of community. For the first 10 months of the year we will highlight a different decade of our history during each month—the 1920s in January, the 1930s in February, the 1940s in March, and so on. Look for fun displays in libraries that highlight each decade, watch for special “Deschutes by the Decade” programs honoring Library history, pick up a free 100 th anniversary sticker, and be sure to check out the new, limited-edition anniversary library cards. It all culminates with a grand masquerade ball in the fall, a nod to Library’s hugely popular masquerade ball of 1920. Learn more about library history here .
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