What makes the Barclay Library at Barclay Elementary School such a special place?

“There is always something going on…!”

“Caught Reading @ Barclay Library”

“…fun, interactive learning experiences for the students…”

“I love this library!”

Some examples of nominating entries

Barclay Library with School Library Media Specialist Suzanne Shearman, is the 2010 RRLC School Library of the Year. The judges for the National Library Week Contest – Ellen Stoll Walsh, local children’s author and storyteller, Nikki Rudd, 10NBC news reporter, and Bernard Margolis, NY State Librarian – were impressed that the library was open all day…kids could just walk in. “It has so many varied activities to offer.”

What is it that makes the library special, according to Suzanne? “I work with the teachers on the curriculum. I attend grade level meetings and many times present at these meetings (new technologies ex. Flips, Learn360). I collaborate with teachers on various classroom projects – such as the “living museum”.  Listening. That’s what’s important!”

There isn’t a truly quiet moment at the Barclay Library, unless you arrive very early. Even then, kids are there first thing looking for that special book to take out.  Take a photo tour and watch the video of our day at Barcaly:




Congratulations, Suzanne and staff of Barclay Library!

Asked what she plans on doing with the $100 prize money, Suzanne said they are considering many things – including buying a new globe for the students.  “They are doing tactile. We might just put this towards a new globe!” 

The library will also be honored at the RRLC Annual Meeting, June 3, 2010 at Casa Larga.

NOTE:  All 2010 RRLC Library of the Year Winners information will be available on the RRLC website - check under Hot Links - National Library Week Winners 2010.