Ideas

Extending Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative to young kids and parents.

Research shows that preschoolers naturally categorize people by race, can be conscious of social stereotypes as early as age six, and naturally attribute positive traits to their own ethnic or racial groups.

Libraries offer a range of career support programs for childcare providers.

While traditional storytime isn’t going away, public libraries are exploring new strategies to serve toddlers and preschoolers, from STEM for babies and Touchpoints for Libraries, to new guidance on screen time.

These 12 board books tackle topics from sharing to bathtime routines with a deft  touch.

Simple ways to avoid gender stereotypes during library storytime.

How to extend toddlers' attention spans and model mindful practices.