Douglas County Libraries offers a variety of services and tools to support educators throughout the school year. Here are a few ways we can help you in the classroom, and with making learning fun for your students.
Scholastic Teachables
A teacher’s best friend! This pre-K to 6th grade resource provides high-quality worksheets and lesson plans from Scholastic, plus:
- Ready-made collections that accommodate the learning requirements of all students.
- Mini-books for every subject and grade.
- Learning games, fun projects, activities, and more.
Services & Experiences
Book an Archivist – Our Archives & Local History staff can talk up local history in your classroom.
Page to Stage – DCL takes literature-based children’s theater to K-5 students in Douglas County schools.
Epic Reads – Our youth librarians visit schools throughout the year to recommend specially chosen books for students in grades 1-8.
Resources
Visit our Parents & Teachers page to learn more about these great teacher resources:
Resources by Request – Request books, DVDs and audiobooks on any topic or genre and we’ll compile your “shopping list” for easy pickup.
Library Tours – Bring your class to the library to see how the magic happens!
Educator eNewsletter – Our eNewsletter is full of useful tips and ideas to help you prepare for each new semester of the school year. Sign up here.
School Liaison – Connect with a DCL liaison assigned to your school.
Kanopy – Instructional films, K-12 lessons, and more are available online.
Educator’s Explora – This database provides great resources for educators.
Research Databases – Access a variety of databases for expanded research and learning.
For more information about DCL’s educator support services and resources, visit DCL.org/parents-teachers or call (303) 791-7323.
This is wonderful! How do we access the Scholastic Teachables? It looks like you have to have a subscription. Is there a login for library card holders?
Hello! You can access Scholastic Teachables from our website using your DCL library card number and PIN. Use your full 14-digit card number and four-digit PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number).