How students can unlock their full potential as students with their local Library
It’s the time of year that parents and teachers are gearing up for the new school year. Schools and libraries have worked together to promote literacy for communities in a fun and safe environment. Many parents may not be aware of all the resources that public libraries can offer their children. So, stick around and see just what your library can offer to help you be successful this school year!
Programs are a large part of the activities that take place at the Central Mississippi Regional Library System. Each library offers programs for all ages, but a large majority of them are aimed toward the children of our communities. From babies at Lap Sit story times to seniors at book clubs there is something for everyone. On our online event calendar, you can view all the programs happening in our library at https://cmrls.trumba.com/. Here you can limit your searches by age, library, and event type!
Promoting and encouraging literacy and creativity is among the most important aspects of the programs offered. Branches work with schools and teachers throughout the school year to allow students opportunities to express their creativity in a safe and encouraging environment. Story times often have a craft element for participants to complete while also encouraging interactive play with other children. Many of the CMRLS branches offer craft programs, one of the most popular being Create & Connect.
Lego Club at the Forest Public Library
Many of the branches in the CMRLS offer a Lego club for families. This type of program is a fun way for children to meet up with friends from school and work together on their brick building skills.
By partnering with guest speakers, the libraries are able to create educational programs that captivate younger audiences and get them through the door. Many of the CMRLS Libraries serve smaller rural communities. By bringing in these guests the libraries help to expose children to things they may not have the opportunity to experience otherwise. These programs with guest speakers allow for community members to learn about different careers and opportunities available to them.
Children enjoying The Dinosaur Experience at the Forest Public Library
Children’s librarians work with teachers and schools during the school year to coordinate classroom visits and in some cases field trips to the library. These early experiences can be the foundation needed for students to enjoy reading and knowing that the library is a safe place for everyone.
The Central Mississippi Regional Library System has numerous resources to help students with schoolwork and research projects. Below are some of resources that students may find valuable to assist with school assignments, but you can also find more information about our digital reference collection online.
Is your student taking a class on another language? - Then check out Rocket Languages, which is available with your library card. It can be used on a computer or on a mobile device like a phone. Rocket Languages allows someone to work on learning another language at their own pace through interactive puzzles and games.
One extensive resource is the Magnolia Database. Students can use this database to search for sources for projects. There are publications and studies available through Magnolia that students can use to find sources for research projects.
If a student is working on a history or family history project can find many resources available through Heritage Quest. Heritage Quest is powered by Ancestry.com and is a way for students to search for information about their family history. There are pictures, documents, and records that can be found through Heritage Quest.
Many older students have to take tests like the GRE, ACT, and more. Learning Express Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages! There are also practice tests for the driver’s license test in our digital reference collection. For more information check out our test prep resources.
If a student is needing a quiet place to study or take a proctored exam many of the branches in the Central Mississippi Regional Library System have study spaces available to use. These rooms can be scheduled in advance but if no one has reserved the space then it is open to be used on a first come first serve basis. When those are not available, there are often tables where groups can gather to study throughout the library space.
During the busy school year don’t forget that your local library is available to assist parents and students. Between programs and multiple available resources there is something for everyone to be found at your local library to help ease the stress of a new school year.
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