BPC School Library

One of the volunteers from previous years is rejoining this year and will help you get settled. Basic sewing skills are all you need.

(one experienced volunteer will join the team). I am happy to provide the instructions and materials and you are also welcome to decide on the activities you would like to lead with the students. The activities are meant to be completed in 20 minutes and can span from engineering, design, science challenges to more craft-based projects.

For the past six or seven years now, we have had volunteers leading a math club for the students who would like to participate in MathCounts competitions. We also started attending a new district competition.

We have all the supplies needed. I would love to revive this club. New instructors would have an opportunity to be mentored by the volunteers who have established this club 12 years ago and had run it for many years.

Do you have experience in jewelry making? Wire jewelry, beading, or any other type? We will provide the materials.

Do you have a skill you would like to share with students (i.e. weaving, circuits, robotics, photography, coding, etc.)? Email me with ideas!

We are about to start preparations for the Fall book fair (setup 10/22, event 10/23-10/30), and we are seeking people interested in planning and creating decorations for the event. If you are interested, we will meet in the library on Thursday, 10/1/2026, at 2:10 p.m.. Email me if this is something you would like to be involved in.

We will also need many volunteers during the setup, the event, and the pack-up time. More information is coming in October.

I teach Fab Lab classes to fourth, fifth, and eighth graders. To learn more about the program visit the Fab Lab page on the library website.

Please help if you can commit, for one semester or longer:

• 4th grade - Biweekly, first three periods on Wednesdays
  
  I would love some help with setting up the computers before the class and cleaning up after the class leaves. During class, you could assist students when they need a little help. No previous tech or Fab Lab knowledge is required.
  
  

• 5th grade - Biweekly, Tuesdays p.3 (5B), Thursdays p.5 (5A), Thursdays p.7 (5C) - starts in October
  This class is held in collaboration with the fifth-grade STEM team.
  
  Similarly to the fourth grade Fab Lab, it’s a huge help if someone could set up for and clean up after the class as well as assist students during class time with their designing, measuring, and prototyping efforts. We prototype on a foam-board.
  
  

• 8th grade Fab Lab Elective - Twice a week, first period on Thursdays and Fridays (I would love some help on both days, or one of the days on a weekly or a biweekly basis - starting in the new year)
  
  I’m looking for volunteers who have designing, engineering, and/or woodworking experience, whether professional or as a hobby. As students start working on individual/small group projects, 45 minutes is too short of the time for me to work with all the groups, and I would love to have another person with experience with making/designing who could help students with their designing, drafting, measuring, and problem solving efforts.

Enjoy the Back-to-School Night and consider stopping by the library to learn more about the programs or just to say hi.

Yours,