triple threat of community connections
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NLA/NEMA 2011 Presentation DraftTRANSCRIPT
Triple Threat of Community Connections
Saddlebrook Joint-Use Facility
NLA/NEMA Annual ConferenceOctober 5-7, 2011
Presented by Nancy Chmiel – Saddlebrook Branch-Omaha Public LibrarySara Kolala – Saddlebrook Community Center – City of Omaha Parks and RecreationDeb Vinopal – Saddlebrook Elementary – Omaha Public Schools
What you can expect …•Saddlebrook Facility•Working together•Ways to connect
Joint-Use Concept and Building
• Video - http://www.ops.org/elementary/saddlebrook/
The Collection
• Greater depth of materials• Two budgets working
together• Students and teachers
have on site access to ALL of public library’s collection
• Public has access to curriculum related material
Partnering - ProgramsUltimate Goal – Creating community connections that embrace active, educational and fun filled lives.
Bike BonanzaCostume Characters
Lunch BunchSpooktacularSummer ProgramsHarry Potter Party
Partnering – Benefits
Exposure and Easy Access to MORE
School success: more reading = better readers
Many hands and minds make work easier, more
creative and fun
2nd nature - Libraries & Community Centers are
part of life.
School and the outside world are connected
Access to different populations
Involvement & Ownership
Making Connections – how you can do it
• Open up to the possibilities• Follow protocol • Be creative• Do your homework• Make it EASY• Don’t get discouraged!
Contact Us
Debra VinopalSchool LibrarianSaddlebrook Elementary Omaha Public Schools402-933-3915 [email protected]
Sara KolalaSupervisorSaddlebrook Community CenterCity of Omaha Parks and [email protected]
Mailing Address:14850 Laurel Ave.Omaha NE 68116
Nancy Chmiel Children’s Librarian Saddlebrook Branch Omaha Public Library [email protected]