Rural Library Project

The libraries provide the access point for outside volunteer and material resources to reach communities in remote rural areas.

Summary

Volunteers also organize learning programs for both local children and adults, with the intent of turning the library into a public space for the local community that will motivate the children to pursue reading and learning outside of the classroom. The work includes donating books, purchasing basic equipment, formulating library operation plans and developing student-participating library management. The library also serves as a public space for local residents to participate in self-taught courses and community-building activities.

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Migrant Community Library Profile [pdf] Reading Programs [doc] - Opening Day Program - How to Read Workshop - Story-Telling Contest

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Rural Library Profile [doc] Reading Programs [doc] - History of Bullfighting - How to Use the Library - Read Stories, Draw Stories - Library Tour - In-Class Reading

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Rural Library Profile [zip] Reading Programs [zip] - Sky of History: story reading and acting - Sam Says English reading with "虫儿飞" song - Stories Inside Stories with "故事里的故事" song - Book Report and "娃娃" song - Reading Days 1 and 2 - LaoChangYing Olympics - Dream Corps 2006 and 2007 Photo Book

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Rural Library Profile [doc] Reading Programs [doc] Rules of the Library [doc] Library Description [doc] Reading Programs Evaluation Form [doc] Dream Corps Library Card Design [zip]

Library Profiles

Reading Programs

Rural Library Profiles [zip] Reading Programs [zip] Activity Poster [doc] - Pre-Reading Program in Rural Library Room - Reading Program for High School Seniors - Reading Program for School Reading Room - School E-Reading Room Programs - School Library Hall Programs

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Rural Library Profile [zip] Library Function Analysis Table [xls] Reading Programs [zip] - Story-time in early childhood and teaching young mothers - The Three Little Pigs (new version) - Questions about Library in Balloons

Library Profile

Reading Programs

Library Profile [doc] Reading Programs [doc] (see Team Journals) - Reading & Searching for the Answers Competition - Geography Reading Day - History Reading Day - Health and Environment Reading Day - English Reading Day

Libraries as a resort of books and learning are absent in the life of rural children.

Facts at a Glance:

While 100% of the urban children survey owned over 20 copies of extra- curriculum readings, only 3.2% of rural students surveyed own that many books.

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Reading lies in the center of learning, and books and information are the gateway to a better material and spiritual life.

Rural Library Project Video Playlist

Rural Library Project Photo Collection