Program Idea: Homeschool Libratory

Homeschooling | School libraries  

Dawn Jardine, Library Director, Red Hook Public Library, NY / 16 February 2017

Program Idea: Homeschool Libratory: A program for homeschooling families is something your library can do that is of great value to the community. It costs little. And it drives a lot of traffic and circulation. But best of all, we really look forward to this happy group of young patrons filling the children's room with enthusiasm and chatter each week. We enjoy watching them grow and develop over years. Red Hook Public Library is chartered for a village of 1,961 people; however we have about 4,500 cardholders and serve several surrounding communities. We have had a homeschoolers' program for about six years now and it has been consistently well attended. Read more...