The library will be running two Family Place workshops this fall!!What makes a Family Place Library?
Expanding the traditional role of children's services, Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development.
Family Place Libraries redesign the library environment to be welcoming and appropriate for children beginning at birth; connect parents with the resources, programs and services offered at the library and other family service agencies; and reach out to non-traditional library users. This creates the network families need to nurture their children's development during the critical first years of life and helps ensure all children enter school ready and able to learn.
Parent/Child Workshops
Session 1 Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, & Oct. 2 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session 2 Wednesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3 - 9:30-10:30 a.m.
The library is offering two different time slots for our five-week series of
workshops for parents and caregivers of toddlers 12-36 months: one Tuesday evening, the other Wednesday morning. Parents can play, read, and interact with their toddlers in a family-friendly setting, equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, games, etc. A different community resource specialist will be available at each session to talk informally with
parents about their interests and concerns regarding their child’s development. Participants are asked to attend all five-workshop sessions.
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