Library Idea of the Week
September 14, 2004
Cathy Belben, Burlington-Edison High School Library cbelben@be.wednet.edu

I’m experimenting with a free reading period in the library this quarter. Every Friday, I’m closing the library for one period and that period is open for free silent reading and snacks only to students who’ve received a ticket from their teacher.  I distribute 5 tickets to all English teachers on Monday, and they can award them during the week as prizes. The period will rotate week to week, so that kids in different classes get a chance to be rewarded with a period of free reading. I’ll let you know how it works!