Library Learning and Innovation Center Project

This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian." 

"The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library should be inferred."

For more examples from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) provided for recipients of national level grants, please see https://www.imls.gov/our-work/grant-spotlights.


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Project Abstract:

This project will promote literacy to create equity, embrace diversity of ideas, ensure inclusion of all students, and advance student engagement in STEM by encouraging innovation. The transformation of the existing library’s space will benefit students by providing resources that inspire innovative young minds to imagine their futures, regardless of their socio-economic status.

amazing new books

keva planks, legos, k'nex, games and puzzles 

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Slow motion video of tower collapse.                            Time lapse video of Keva plank build.                      Time lapse video of Keva plank build. 

special event - OUR VERY FIRST AUTHOR VISIT 

on read across america day

John David Anderson graciously held a virtual visit with us on March 2, 2022. It was an engaging treat for our students to interact with an author who writes books for them. We are so appreciative of his time.


special event - stanislaus county library book donation

stanislaus county library virtual presentation

holocaust virtual presentation

Dut to COVID restrictions, this presentation was provided via video with the option for teachers to host a live question and answer session with the rabbi. We appreciate the rabbi's flexibility in these difficult times.


Teacher librarian Research presentations and activities

(book tasting, genre personality test, speed dating with a book, scavenger hunt)

innovation center

oculus virtual reality

Apps

Epic Roller Coaster           Jurassic Park              Mission ISS                  Space Explorers                 National Geographic               Tilt Brush  

Beat Saber       The Climb         Wanderer        Rush      Fujii       The Room VR: Dark Matter         Gadgeteer  

3d printers and design Computers

Original 3D projects: student name in Japanese symbols and a bookmark with student initials. Student name plate and student created vinyl record to promote his future record label. A box within a box was a challenge for a creative student.

2022-2023 Open House project display. Mrs. Delair's classes collaborated with Ms. Chapman, teacher librarian, for 7th grade science research projects - Photosynthesis, and 8th grade science research projects - Satellites including Tinkercad 3D designs and prints. 

lego robotics and vex iq

COMFORTABLE, flexible SEATING

Comments about the changes in the library:

"Dude! This library is lit!"

-La Loma student

"This VR is legit!"