Support Friends of Waring
Waring students are officially enjoying our new school library and we’re thrilled you want to be part of this transformative experience with us! Students visit the library once per week. During their visit, our team of dedicated volunteers read stories, help students share book reviews, and assist students in finding the perfect title to check out.
The Friends of Waring library does not have its own librarian, we are staffed solely by our passionate volunteers who are incredibly important in our efforts to foster a love of books and reading with Waring students.
Students that have access to school libraries achieve higher levels of academic success and score higher on standardized tests.
Schools with libraries provide students with opportunities to develop reading and literacy skills, foster critical thinking and empower students to inquire, explore and create.
In addition to enhancing the learning experience of students, libraries offer support to teachers by providing resources to enhance lessons/curriculum and opportunities for collaboration to better meet the literacy and reading needs of students.
Libraries make lifelong learners, contribute to the positive climate and culture of a school, and impact student well-being.
Here’s What We Know
Volunteer
Library volunteers act as role models for students as they share experiences, build student self-esteem, and foster a love of reading through stories.
They help boost attendance, improve student social skills, model the value of education, and help build neighborhood relationships.
Volunteers gain empathy, learn new skills, lower stress, discover new books, and have fun.
Complete all required clearances & bring copies of each to your scheduled training session:
PA Criminal History Record Check
FBI Background Check with Fingerprinting (If you’ve lived in PA for less than 10 years)
OR just sign the Volunteer Affirmation Code (If you’ve lived in PA for 10 or more years)
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated. Mask-wearing adheres to Philadelphia School District guidance.
We will contact you to schedule a 30-minute training session in the library to review our guidelines, learn our tracking system, and get a general layout of the library and processes.
Donate
Our neighbors, friends and community organizations and businesses have helped to build our amazing library collection. You can help us keep our library stocked with books that are high interest, current, diverse and that value and represent the voices and experiences of Waring’s student body.
Gently Used Books
The library welcomes donations of lightly used books.
If you’d like to donate used books please make sure to see our Collection Development Policy: Donation Criteria.
Amazon Wishlists
The Friends of Waring Amazon Wishlist is loaded with titles that have been specifically chosen to enhance the learning experience of Waring students. We also have a wishlist for items that are necessary to keep the library neat and organized. Here’s what to to do:
1. Visit our wishlists.
2. Choose the title or titles you wish to gift to the library.
3. Place an order and it will ship directly to the school!
4. Once we receive your book donation, we’ll stamp each one and add your name to indicate your gift to the library.
Make A Monetary Donation
Contribute to the Friends of Waring GoFundMe or make a donation by check. If you would like to make a donation by check please email us for details. All checks should be made payable to Friends of Waring.
Want to learn more about the impact of school libraries?
friendsofwaringelementary@gmail.com
Laura W. Waring Elementary School
1801 Green Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
