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Teacher's Place

No matter which grade you teach, the library has the tools you need to ensure a successful school year.

From early childhood education through high school, you can use these curated materials to enhance your curriculum, provide homework help, schedule visits with library liaisons, and more.

For Teachers of Any Grade

Class Requests

Early Childhood

Elementary School

Middle & High School

Curriculum Connections Resource Guide

For Teachers of Any Grade

Lesson Plan Materials

Get Your Library Card

Your library card is the key to a range of services and a wealth of information online. Sign up for one now!

Classroom Carryout: Curriculum Support Materials

Have library researchers gather curriculum support materials tailored to meet your students’ needs and fulfil your lesson plans.

Book Group in a Bag for Students

Check out multiple copies of the same book titles for an extended checkout period. Perfect for classroom reads.

Homework Help for Any Age

HelpNow

A unique live tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to help all ages succeed.

A-Z Online Resources

Using your library card, access online databases for research, reading suggestions, and more.

Online Learning Courses

With your library card, access language learning and general online learning databases.

Class Request Form

You can bring your students to the library for an in-person visit, or request that library staff visit your school to support your curriculum.

  • 2nd & 3rd Grade Storytelling
  • Alphabet Soup, a Grow a Reader Storytime
  • Back to School Orientation
  • Faculty/Parent Presentation
  • Family Event Visit
  • Library Branch Tours
  • Library Cards for Classes
  • Summer Reading Program Promotion

Please complete the following form at least 3 weeks in advance to make a request.

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Class Request Form

Early Childhood

Grow a Reader with Your Library

Our Grow a Reader program is designed for children between the ages of 0-5. Explore more about the program.

Attend a Grow a Reader Storytime Class

Presented by specially trained staff with stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read.

Grow a Reader Learning Kits

Check out these creative activity kits to get your little reader started with core learning skills.

Homework Help: Ages 0-5

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Ongoing Reading Program for Ages 0-5

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program started by the 1,000 Books Foundation. The program simply asks caregivers to read a book, any book, to their child, aiming to read 1,000 before the child enters kindergarten. Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten can participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

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Elementary School

Attend a Fabulous Friday for Grades K-6

Attend fun and educational activities on Friday afternoons.

Good Reads for K-12

Youth services staff have carefully curated booklists for grades children and teens in kindergarten to 12th grade. Check them out now!

PAWS for Reading

Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. Grades K-6.

Homework Help: Grades K-5

School Liasons

Find and contact your designated library partner for elementary schools. If you have questions or want to schedule a class, please email your school’s liaison.

Middle & High School

Teen Book Groups

For grades 6-12 only.

Exam Proctoring

Are you or a friend or family member pursuing distance education? You may be required to take a proctored exam. Learn more how we can help.

Learning Opportunities for Grades 6-12

Resources for Grades 6-12 for both students and teachers.

Homework Help: Grades 6-12

School Liasons

Find and contact your designated library partner for middle and high school. If you have questions or want to schedule a class, please email your school’s liaison.

Annual Teen Contests

Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Contest

An annual poetry contest held in April, named after local poet and educator, Claudia Emerson.

Johnny P. Johnson Teen Art Show

An annual art show that occurs in spring, named after local watercolor artist Johnny P. Johnson.

Teen Stop Motion Video Contest

An annual content that displays stop motion artwork on video completed by teens in grades 6-12.

Launch It! Trebuchet Contest

An annual contest that puts handmade Trebuchet launchers by area teans on display.

Curriculum Connections: 2025-2026 Resource Guide

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