April 2, 2025
Recognizing School Librarian Appreciation Day
Dear Team DPS,
Today we honor a vital center of our learning environments—our school librarians. Far beyond being caretakers of books, these dedicated professionals are champions of curiosity and knowledge.
Our librarians transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary realms where imagination thrives and all are welcome. They possess an uncanny ability to connect each student with just the right book at just the right moment, igniting lifelong reading journeys. With expert guidance through both physical collections and digital frontiers like Sora—our online library filled with culturally diverse e-books, audiobooks, and magazines—they open countless doors to discovery.
In an age of information overload, our librarians equip students with critical navigation skills through trusted academic databases and media literacy education. They create welcoming spaces where questions are celebrated, and curiosity flourishes naturally.
Please join us today in thanking these invaluable educators who weave the threads of literacy, technology, and community into the fabric of our schools every day.
Respectfully,
Dr. Tony Smith
Deputy Superintendent