As students scroll through their RTI scheduler class options, they may not be sure what place to select for the week. Whether they want to coordinate their schedule to spend time with friends, a quiet place to work, or simply have some time to relax; the library offers the opportunity and place for all of these and much more.
“Students can do so many different things, from research, reading, socializing, makerspace, and it doesn’t just have to be school related” Library Aide Carol Wahl said. “We have a lot of makerspace resources that are available to all students.”
While most students know they can check out books, there are other activities, such as 3D printing, playing musical instruments, and participating in collaborative creative projects, that are all available in the library.
“They can do anything they normally can do in the library,” Librarian Laura Gladney-Lemon said. “Usually its book checkout and makerspace, but sometimes we have a speaker.”
Periodically, the library hosts events that students can attend. This October, the library hosted Justin Doyle, published author of “Embargo of Hope,” to give a lecture about writing, which students were able to sign up to attend during cat tracks through RTI scheduler. Preparations are underway for similar activities in the future.
“I hope for having a stockbroker come, or someone from a bank, or other people that students would be interested in hearing and learning about,” Gladney-Lemon said. “Real life kinda stuff.”
The library’s Instagram page, @CCHSLIB, and the TVs around the school contain information and announcements regarding events scheduled in the library. Outside of Cat Tracks, the library occasionally hosts orchestra and the improv group during lunch. Students are always welcome to stay in the library during most of the school day in order to access resources or a quiet space to work or eat.
“I would like students to know that we’re here to help if they need anything,” Wahl said. “And it doesn’t just have to be about books or school.”
Outside of academic activities, students can ask Wahl or Gladney-Lemon for help with college, research, book suggestions, and even voter registration.
“We do voter registration twice a year in the library,” Gladney-Lemon said. “The League of Women Voters comes in and takes registration from people who are old enough.”
Other tools such as 3D printing, colored paper printing, and sewing are available year-round for a small fee of between ten and 25 cents. The library staff is always open to suggestions from students to improve the library. The RTI Scheduler for the library can be found under Gladney-Lemon, with variable changing activities such as silent study hall, college application working section, makerspace, and more. Students are always welcomed to spend time in the library, so select the library for Cat Tracks or stop by.
