Libraries and schools go hand-in-hand, providing the community with access to creative educational resources. I'm proud to say that we have a great relationship with our area schools, and we're always looking for ways to assist them in their educational endeavors.
On March 21st we had the honor of hosting students from Washington Elementary School and James Caldwell High School's English and Computer Graphics Classes at a Reception to celebrate their Art in Education Grant. The day began with a morning reception before the library's regular operating hours, where the elementary school students were honored for their contributions, and were treated to a story time featuring the books written by the students. In the evening, the library hosted a reception for the public, where students, their families and teachers, could show the art work to the community. This worthwhile grant produced some top-notch art and literature. Everyone should be proud of these amazing students who were able to collaborate so beautifully on this project.
The Art in Education (AIE) grant involves building upon a mentoring program instituted by Special Education teacher , Robin Keil. Students in Mrs. Keil's 10th grade English class have been mentors to the Washington Elementary students. The grant has given the students of James Caldwell High School's Computer Graphics class an opportunity to help progress this mentorship through a professional illustration experience.
Thanks to the AIE grant, the illustrators as well as the writers had the opportunity to work with professional artist and book creator, Irene Kelly. The results of this collaboration will be on display during in the Caldwell Public Library during the month of March. We look forward to hosting more school-library partnership events in the future. Stop by in April to see Colonial Dioramas created by the students of Lincoln School.
Check out some of the spectacular work created by these students involved in the AIE grant:
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