Guests have been extremely gracious and I have never had to compensate them for their time. People from the community tend to be happy to give back to their community. Politicians, committee members and administrators are very interested to hear what their constituents have to say, and it is well worth their time. The only money I have spent for this program is for coffee, cream, sugar and the occasional breakfast snack. Even so, those costs are very low. I have found caregivers are happy to occasionally donate a pound of coffee, a carton of cream or some scones.
The day of the event, I or a parent volunteer will do some last-minute marketing — such as a brief announcement over the intercom — letting people know who the guest is or that there is a pot of coffee waiting in the library. In general, the program has been a great addition to our community.
I now have city officials contacting me for the opportunity to speak at the library. Parents will ask for specific guests to come in. Coffee and Conversation not only caffeinates, but also educates; I see families more informed on how decisions are made, who makes them, and their own roles in shaping those decisions. By just spending time in the school library, many caretakers began to make use of both the library materials and my professional knowledge in a much more real and consistent way.
I try to cast the large net by holding Coffee and Conversation in the morning, when many families are already in the building for drop-off; however, I am not able to reach or accommodate everyone. I do find that announcing guests a couple of weeks in advance allows for some caretakers who may not normally attend to plan to make arrangements. Their support has allowed me to take the time to develop the program and invite people into the school.
Make sure you sit down with your building administrator and caretakers in your school to let them know why a similar program would be beneficial to your school community. Cambridgeport School is a diverse, urban public school in Cambridge, Mass. Many students walk or are dropped off at school, leading parents and caretakers to enter the building daily.
The library operates under a fixed weekly class schedule with time left open for other programs, collaboration and classes as the librarian sees fit.
Parents and caretakers in Cambridge, Mass. Programming Librarian Forum. Advance Planning. Through Coffee and Conversation, I aim for parents and caretakers to be able to answer the following questions: Who are the decision makers in the schools and city?
How do I best engage with these people? What role as a citizen do I have in school and civic decisions? Budget Details. The occupancy inside-outside operation expects to be open to 1 a. Si Cara plans to open at Massachusetts Ave.
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