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Little Engines:
A Simple but Impactful Early Literacy Initiative

March 8, 2021May 21, 2020 by Zachary Stier

In early fall of 2019, I completed a grant application through our local early childhood board. I proposed a new early literacy program called Little Engines. Each month, we will have an early childhood professional provide a storytime program with activities. These include literacy, nutrition, childcare, school readiness, music/recreation, creativity/arts, and STEAM. The library provides families a tote bag that includes various activities and a book to enjoy at home together.… more

Lights, Camera, Action:
Launching Virtual Storytime

March 8, 2021April 16, 2020 by Zachary Stier

Although COVID-19 has been difficult, libraries continue their core mission to provide access to resources and services by improving and increasing their digital services. Storytime is a key service the public library provides to support early literacy, family engagement, and helping children find the joy of reading. Face-to-face interaction helps to improve the connection with families — however, librarians have had to transition storytime programming to a virtual platform.… more

Little Engines:
A Simple but Impactful Early Literacy Initiative

Lights, Camera, Action:
Launching Virtual Storytime

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