Family Engagement
精东传媒offers free Library Card Sign-up Month tools to promote the power of a library card
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CHICAGO – During Library Card Sign-up Month, the 精东传媒 (ALA) and librarians across the country will remind students, parents, and caregivers that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Each September, 精东传媒and...
Celebraciones del 25to aniversario del 鈥淒铆a鈥 resaltar谩n diversidad, cultura y alfabetismo
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CHICAGO – El próximo 30 de abril, cientos de bibliotecas de todo el país celebrarán el 25to aniversario del “Día”. Esta iniciativa, reconocida nacionalmente, enfatiza la importancia del alfabetismo para todos los niños de todas las procedencias...
D铆a 25th anniversary celebrations to highlight diversity, culture, and literacy
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CHICAGO – On April 30, hundreds of libraries nationwide will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Día. This nationally recognized initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds by linking children and families to...
PLA鈥檚 2021 early literacy calendars now available
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CHICAGO – For the third year in a row, the Public Library Association (PLA) has developed and released an Early Literacy Calendar, featuring daily literacy-building activities that libraries can share with families in their community. These bright and...
La Asociaci贸n de Bibliotecas P煤blicas y el Centro Nacional para el Aprendizaje de las Familias subvenci贸n tiene como objetivo apoyar una mayor participaci贸n de padres latinos en las bibliotecas de Estados Unidos
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CHICAGO - El 23 de julio, el Institute of Museum and Library Services (Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas)(IMLS) anunció que la Public Library Association (Asociación de Bibliotecas Públicas )(PLA) y el National Center for Families Learning...
Public Library Association, National Center for Families Learning grant aims to support increased Latinx parent participation in U.S. libraries
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CHICAGO – On July 23, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) received a planning grant under the National Leadership Grants for Libraries...
Now available: Library Card Sign-up Month artwork starring Toy Story 4 characters
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CHICAGO – As Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month, “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are appearing in print and digital graphics to promote the value of a library card. The “Toy Story 4” crew is also being...
PLA develops early childhood literacy activity calendars
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CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has developed a new product designed to boost early childhood literacy programming in libraries, schools and daycare centers. PLA's 2019 Early Childhood Literacy Activity Calendar is now available for sale...
Raise money for library professionals by streaming Hulu鈥檚 seasonal scenics
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CHICAGO – What do misbehaving puppies, tree sap and a melting snowman have in common? This month, they’re helping support the 精东传媒 (ALA) via Hulu’s Stream for a Cause campaign. Through Dec. 31, each time you stream one of Hulu’s 10...
Newest PLA 'Quick Reads' book offers guidance for library service to teenage parents
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CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has added a new publication to its collection of resources that are available free of charge to all PLA personal members in good standing. Teaching Early Literacy to Teen Parents is the seventh installment...
Public Library Association adds new awareness toolkit to suite of family engagement resources
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CHICAGO – As part of a key strategic initiative, the Public Library Association (PLA) has released a free promotional toolkit designed to help libraries raise awareness of family engagement through libraries. This new resource can be used to supplement...
New policy brief highlights state initiatives to promote family engagement in public libraries
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BOSTON — State library leaders are promoting two-generation approaches to early learning and fostering environments in which children and the adults in their lives have equal opportunities to create knowledge and gain new skills together. The Global...
PLA publications & outreach efforts highlight importance of family engagement through libraries
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CHICAGO -- Public Library Association (PLA) members and staff are hitting the road this summer to spread the word about libraries’ role in family engagement. They will present two workshops at the Institute for Educational Leadership’s National Family and...
PLA launches new interest groups in online community platform
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CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 精东传媒 (ALA), has unveiled eight new interest groups in the online community platform, 精东传媒Connect. 精东传媒Connect is a site where members of 精东传媒meet and mingle...
Libraries champion nation鈥檚 diversity through D铆a, April 30
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CHICAGO – Demographic trends indicate the United States will become a majority minority country in the near future. To help guide local communities during this time of rapid social change, libraries and librarians are developing programs, services and...
A guide to books on the experience of immigrant children and teens
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CHICAGO — From its earliest days, the American experience has encompassed immigrants. But in our current atmosphere of political polarization, is it any wonder that many immigrant children feel excluded and isolated? In fact, research shows first- and...
Grand Literary & History Tour of Ireland - Book Now!
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CHICAGO - Pack your bags! The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) invites you to join us for a grand literary and history tour of Ireland, May 10-17, 2018! Hurry - time is running out! Must book by March 9, 2018 . This...
New Research: Librarians promote school readiness through Every Child Ready to Read programs
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CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA) have published a report called Bringing Early Literacy Home: An Evaluation of the Every Child Ready to Read Program. The research was conducted from...
New research finds Every Child Ready to Read curriculum leads to successful family engagement through libraries
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CHICAGO – Libraries are taking a proactive approach toward engaging parents and caregivers in supporting the early literacy development of their children, and the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® (ECRR) Program is an excellent tool to ensure...
PLA promotes family engagement through libraries at fall conferences
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CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) is spreading the word about its Family Engagement Initiative by reaching out to library, museum and education professionals. PLA leaders and staff are hitting the road this fall to share the latest...