Thank you for your interest in the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project. Below you will find a number of great ways you can partner with us and make a difference in the lives of Baltimore City students. Each funding level corresponds with a specific component of the project, but don’t feel limited to these. The options are endless! If you are interested in supporting the project in one of these ways or have an idea of your own, please be in contact with Kate Sorestad, Program Officer at ksorestad@hjweinberg.org or call 410-654-8500, ext. 249 Thank you for your consideration.
| $100 | Buys 10 brand-new hardback library books from the school’s library wish-list. |
| $200 | Provides video camera for use in library on instructional projects. |
| $500 | Provides a class set of “reading buddy” stuffed animals that can be used for younger children to practice reading out-loud to in the library space. |
| $1,000 | Purchases listening stations at a school so kids can use technology to practice reading by listening to correct pronunciation. |
| $1,500 | Sponsors part of the Book Drive in partnership with Baltimore Reads to ensure new libraries and classrooms are filled with new books. |
| $3,750 | Allows every student in the school to take home and keep three books for their home library. |
| $5,000 | Sends a school librarian to all State and National Library Association conferences for one year in an effort to promote continuing education and networking opportunities. |
| $10,000 | Funds the project management of assessing current library collections, identifying gaps, and securing books to round out each library collection. This cost covers four schools. |
| $20,000 | Funds the Library Utilization and Impact Evaluation for one school in order to understand the importance each library plays and contribute to stronger projects in the future. |
| $35,000 | Provides funding to be used for one year’s salary for a Library Aide. The individual will assist the librarian work with parents, keep library collection up-to-date and organized, assist students with checking out and returning books weekly and other applicable duties. |
| $40,000 | Purchases essential technologies for the library including computers and smartboards for instructional use. |
| $50K- $100,000 | Would provide other staffing support in schools that could assist the project in many ways and can be discussed with those interested further regarding specific needs. |
Please make any donation directly to the Fund for Educational Excellence. Designate “Library Project” in the memo section of the check and any further designation and send to:
800 North Charles Street, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21201
