Students at Holley Middle School/High School showed Assemblyman Steve Hawley of the 139th Assembly District that a school library is more than just a place to check out books.
During a visit on February 12, Assemblyman Hawley observed students’ creativity in action as they used littleBits, electronic building blocks for creating inventions. The littleBits snap together with magnets and can be used to create simple or complex gadgets.
“Today’s school library is a very different learning environment, allowing for student learning through discovery, creativity and making,” said Lisa Osur, Holley MS/HS librarian. “Providing tools to engage students in learning experiences is crucial.”
The Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (BOCES 2) School Library Systems purchased the littleBits through grants. The littleBits are shared between school and public libraries in the BOCES 2 region. Coordinator of School Library Systems Jim Belair said funding and support from local legislative leaders helped make this partnership possible.
“We are grateful for the continued support of Assemblyman Hawley and the other Rochester area legislators,” said Belair. “Due to their advocating for all types of libraries in Monroe and Orleans Counties, we are able to provide needed resources and tools for our communities.”
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