Joel's Library Jam is a fun and exciting way to encourage young children to love reading and the library. This set of multimedia materials supports teachers, school librarians and parents of children in grades K-2. Featuring books and activities that will engage children and adults together in the enjoyment of reading, it encourages class and family visits to school and public libraries. The activities have been aligned with Ohio's academic library, language arts and fine arts content standards for grades K-2.

Joel's Library Jam is the latest in a line of high-quality, award-winning academic resources from CET. A collaborative project of CET, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and Success By Six®, a United Way Greater Cincinnati initiative, it is funded by the Ohio SchoolNet Commission.

The project includes:

• a series of five-minute videos featuring a children's librarian modeling interactive reading with K-2 children
• a music CD featuring the music from the programs
• a colorful guide containing activities based on the books in the programs
• a website with more information and activities
• workshops for educators and parents.

Low-wealth school districts as defined by the state of Ohio may request one free copy of Joel's Library Jam materials per district. To order for a low-wealth district, contact us at edtech@cetconnect.org or (513) 345-6566.

Teachers, parents and other interested parties may order Joel's Library Jam materials by completing the registration form [link to form] and mailing or faxing it to CET.

For more information about Joel's Library Jam, contact CET Learning Services at edtech@cetconnect.org or (513) 345-6566.

Joel's Library Jam is produced by CET in partnership with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Success By Six® initiative.

Joel's Library Jam is funded by a grant from the Ohio SchoolNet Commission.