3+D51+&+MCPLD

= D51 & Mesa County Libraries -- a Natural Alliance =


 * Support the 500 PLAN**—Homework Help for middle school students on Thursdays @ 4 branches: Fruita, Clifton, Orchard Mesa & Central. Ready by March 3rd


 * ACT Prep**


 * Sharing E-Resources**
 * MCPLD Databases linked to school websites.
 * Database usage has increased 72%.
 * More access to school users because school district's IP previously blocked other public library subscriptions.


 * Literacy**
 * MCPLD Literacy Center at Rocky Mountain Elementary tutoring Spanish Speaking Parents.
 * Funded by the School district's 21st Century Grant.
 * School Site has purchased same training materials as MCPLD Literacy center uses (Rosetta Stone).
 * Two more sites are planned for down the road--Clifton Elementary & Mt Garfield Middle School.
 * MCPLD will be doing the assessments based on the BEST Literacy Assessment materials.
 * We will send 2 of our volunteer tutors to their site.
 * Schools provide childcare (using high school students doing community service hours).


 * School Library Intern Field Experience**
 * 2 school library interns have conducted their field experience for their Master's program in the past year.


 * Co-sponsoring Programs** (Certified D51 staff have helped kick off these programs)
 * Bistro Book Club - Teen's Top Ten Group and Genrefluent Bistro Book Club Blog
 * Bilingual story time
 * Parent/Child computer classes - Digital Kids Web 2.0 Online Database Searching and Educational Websites


 * Mutual Promotion**
 * Summer Reading (outreach and flyers home with all students)
 * “Neighbors Read!” program with curricula ties advertised by school library personnel. For example, “Sharks” by Dr. Bauerle.
 * Library cards on supplies lists starting Fall 2010


 * Library Card Amnesty**


 * Summer Reading Trophy** Taylor Elementary's Principal as Hannah Montana


 * Ask Colorado**