Stop by any Borders bookstore Saturday, Dec. 4th or Sunday, Dec. 5th and get a free $15 gift card for www.donorschoose.org to donate to the public school of your choice. Even if you prefer to buy your books from independent book stores, you can still stop by and get a cup of coffee or a bagel and get the gift card.
If you don't have a favorite school registered in the DonorsChoose program, please donate your $15 card to Nipomo Elementary School. We have so many low-income and English second language kids and for many, the school library is the only place they have access to books. Due to budget cuts, the library is getting no money at all to purchase materials . . . these 500 book-loving students would really appreciate your help.
Note: if you don't see the projects to donate, it's because I just set them up last night. They should be available by the end of next week . . . so hold on to your gift card :)
Happy December.
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Friday, December 03, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
The Importance of Libraries
I usually stick to food related topics but libraries are very important to me and, I believe, important to the citizens of the United States.
President Obama’s new budget proposal to congress calls for a freeze to federal library funding. Freezing funding to public libraries that are already suffering from budget cuts will negatively impact so many people who are relying on the library more and more as a source of information, education, job search assistance, and entertainment. This is the place where those of us suffering in this down economy get so many of our needs met for free. It is vital that libraries are able to provide the materials and personnel needed to serve the public.
In addition, funds for school libraries need to be included in his plan. When school budgets are cut, libraries are often one of the first areas affected. This is bad for students, as well as teachers. School librarians are essential for teaching students to become independent library users—able to find and evaluate information. Librarians are also essential for increasing student literacy. Librarians encourage kids to read and help them find books that fit their interests and reading levels. The school library is the place where students can find that one book that turns them into lifelong lovers of reading.
Please write or call the White House, and ask President Obama to amend the budget proposal to support and sustain public and school libraries.
President Obama’s new budget proposal to congress calls for a freeze to federal library funding. Freezing funding to public libraries that are already suffering from budget cuts will negatively impact so many people who are relying on the library more and more as a source of information, education, job search assistance, and entertainment. This is the place where those of us suffering in this down economy get so many of our needs met for free. It is vital that libraries are able to provide the materials and personnel needed to serve the public.
In addition, funds for school libraries need to be included in his plan. When school budgets are cut, libraries are often one of the first areas affected. This is bad for students, as well as teachers. School librarians are essential for teaching students to become independent library users—able to find and evaluate information. Librarians are also essential for increasing student literacy. Librarians encourage kids to read and help them find books that fit their interests and reading levels. The school library is the place where students can find that one book that turns them into lifelong lovers of reading.
Please write or call the White House, and ask President Obama to amend the budget proposal to support and sustain public and school libraries.
Monday, May 25, 2009
School Libraries
California and my school district in particular is facing severe budget cuts for next year -- including the potential loss (or serious reduction of) school libraries. I was interviewed by The Santa Maria Times about the situation. Read the article here.
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