"Inspired by trends in U.S. public libraries, this book teaches librarians how to create a welcoming environment that enriches, enlightens, and engages their library's growing aging community"--

We offer this calendar so you and your children can connect with each other in fun ways each day. The activities are designed for children under age six, but children of all ages may enjoy them. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or guardian, remember that the best learning happens when you spend time reading, talking, playing, and exploring the world together.

"This professional primer introduces librarians to the concept of passive programming, and provides plans for implementing a wide array of intergenerational programs in libraries"--

While visiting the library for the first time, a young boy listens to stories, reads books and magazines, and learns that there is something for everyone at the library.

Do public library storytimes make a difference in helping children learn to read? Whether or not your funding depends on it, you need to prove that your programs do make a difference. In 2009 the iSchool of the University of Washington was awarded grants to assess the impact of early literacy storytimes in public libraries. One result: Project VIEWS2 launched "Supercharged Storytimes. Where will their experiences take you?

"This book provides 60 ready-to-use coding projects that can be implemented in libraries"--

Grade level K-6

"This book is intended to give a broad overview of this radical landscape for public libraries in which librarians are creating innovative, interactive, participatory programming for children and youth by examining seven critical domains that occur across programming as a whole in part I and by taking an in-depth look at the different types of programs that are offered to children and youth that exemplify one of more of these domains in part II" --...