July 9 12pm Pacific
The importance of early childhood education was underscored by
President Obama in his most recent State of the Union address: "Study
after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he
or she does down the road." Join us to hear Susan Hildreth, director of
the Institute of Museum and Library Services, present on a recent
report, Growing Young Minds, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level
Reading, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. The
report also offers a plan of action for policy makers to build on
current research and include libraries in early learning strategies.
Attendees will learn about best practices for enhancing reading programs
and how to participate in your community’s efforts to address literacy
concerns. In addition, Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center’s
Internet & American Life Project, will describe the Project’s newly
released report about the special role that libraries play in the life
of families with children. Attendees will learn what matters to parents
about their library experiences with their children, and how library
programs and outreach can address those needs.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.
