Royal Library News
Reading Can Come to Life
Our library's makerspace is now a reality.
Vision Statement
The vision of our MakerSpace is to provide an opportunity for students to extend their reading opportunities to tactile, STEAM related activites centered around the 4Cs: communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. Students read about characters who communicate, think critically, collaborate and create all the time. The MakerSpace will be an opportunity for students to apply their reading into a real life context. Our MakerSpace motto is "Reading Can Come to Life."
Below is a PDF copy of our library's makerSpace February calendar.
Breakout EDU Games- Communication, Critical Thinking & Collaboration
Collaboration
High level of engagement
Photo Op
Arts & Crafts Workshops- Creativity
Creativity
Paints
Engaged
Robotics- Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration & Creativity
4Cs: communication, critical thinking, collaboration & creativity
Coding made easy
Easy to follow instructions
Reading & the MakerSpace Workshops: communication, critical thinking, collaboration.
eBooks
Incentives
High student interest
How can staff participate?
1) Read any books during the month of February.
2) For every book read, you will earn a heart and a raffle ticket good towards book prizes.
3) You must come in person to claim your raffle ticket and your heart.
4) All hearts will be displayed at the "I Love Reading" wall in the library.
Book Tasting: Teacher Preview Event.
What is it?
Book tasting is a new, innovative way to promote literacy. A number of our tables will be decorated to resemble a restaurant. Instead of tasting food, you will be sampling a diverse collection of library books.
Why?
We need teachers to join us in promoting literacy at RDM.
When?
Friday, February 9th from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m. The event must end by 12:50 p.m. as we have a robotics training at 1:05 in the Library as well.
How do I sign-up?
We need an accurate head count to insure we have enough food. Please express your intent to participate by completing the Google Form displayed below. You may click here for direct access as well.
Robotics Training on Friday, December 9th
More info
What: Workshop on how to introduce robotics into the curriculum
When: Friday, February 9th. The workshop hours are 1:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teachers may leave at 2:40 p.m. or donate your time after that.
Where: Inside the Library
If you are interested, please sign-up using the Google Form below or linked here.