MHLS - Homeschooling - Programming

Homeschooling Resources
Programming & Outreach

Outreach Efforts

Network with local homeschooling support groups to
- Get feedback on what families might need from libraries (paper surveys and talking to families)
- Dispense program flyers
- Identify sources of materials to purchase
- Show them that library is interested in serving homeschoolers

Programming

Open House - to show homeschooling families library's databases, microfilm, other research tools
Library Skills Class
- For parents and kids (adapt to age of audience)
- Teach Dewey, difference between fiction/nonfiction, how to assess credibility of web resources, show databases
- Make class collaborative - older kids helping younger in finding things
Book Groups
- Same varieties as for other patrons
- Group members choose books
- Parents take over organizing group after library staff set it up
College preparation and application
Curriculum swap - Homeschooling families bring in curriculum no longer needed and swap with others
Display homeschoolers' projects - great way to make connection with homeschoolers; no public space for their work
Fairs - science, biology, history, art (Work with homeschool families to set up fair months ahead so students can create projects to display)
Offer library space for homeschool sessions/meetings of hs groups
Speakers on topics of interest to homeschool families