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A national network now in 29 states, Family Place Libraries, re-envisions public libraries as centers for early childhood information and positions librarians in the role of change agent.
A curriculum from Vinci, available to parents by subscription, promises to "inspire the genius" in young children. Public libraries have actually been offering remote services to families for a while now, maintains Lisa Kropp, who further considers the notion of virtual preschool.
Should libraries offer programs geared to one culture? After I spoke with Kirby McCurtis, who started a thriving Black Storytime program at Multnomah County Library in Portland, OR, it was clear that the answer is “yes.”
Banks aren't traditionally known for innovating with early childhood education programs, but Pittsburgh's PNC Bank is a happy exception. Its bilingual Grow Up Great initiative builds strong partnerships with libraries and other cultural institutions around early learning.
The books of Lois Ehlert, with their vivid-hued collages, are a staple of the storytime shelf—and a great start for teaching STEAM concepts to toddlers and preschoolers. Which of your favorite titles would fit into a preschool science program? Share them here.
Read Aloud 15 Minutes is a nonprofit organization that's working to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes "the new standard in child care.” First Steps columnist Lisa Kropp urges libraries to sign on as partners in the effort.
At the ALA conference on June 30, over 200 youth librarians spent an hour and a half listening to three dynamic presentations during ALSC President's Program, "The Ripple Effect: Library Partnerships that Positively Impact Children, Families, Communities and Beyond."
Ding! With the peal of a bell, 21 children's and YA authors started chatting eagerly to tables of librarians during a 'speed dating' event at the ALA Annual Conference.