Teachers

Educator Cards
Educators who live or teach in the Westerville School district are eligible for Educator Cards through the Westerville Public Library. Click here for more information: (http://www.westervillelibrary.org/educator-card.htm).

Library Link
Library Link is a new service that will deliver Westerville Library books to your school! Click here for more information: (http://www.westervillelibrary.org/library-link.htm).

Schedule a Booktalk
Are your kids looking for good books to read? Do you want to encourage a love of reading by introducing exciting books, old and new? Bring a booktalk to your class! Westerville City School teachers in grades 3-5 can schedule a librarian to booktalk for their class each month. Booktalks are approximately 45 minutes in length and can be conducted at your school or at the library. Email Jennifer Sechler (jsechler@westervillelibrary.org) or call 882-7277 ext. 146 to schedule a visit.

Schedule a Storytime
Would you like to bring the magic of storytime to your school, preschool, or daycare? Teachers within the Westerville School district may request a storytime at their location or at the library! Please arrange your visit one week in advance. You may schedule a visit by calling the Youth Reference Desk at 882-7277 ext. 4.

WPL Databases
The NoveList database has a Features for Teachers button on the homepage that will lead you to complete curriculum guides, booktalks, articles, and seasonal tips! Check it out!
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New In Parent/Teacher
March, 2005

	Kids and health care : using insurance, cash and government programs to make sure your children get the best doctors, hospitals and treatments possible by the Silver Lake editors Reserve it
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