Welcome to Family Place Libraries™

Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children's librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 250 sites in 25 states and continues to grow.

 
Spotlight: Family Place
at James V. Brown Library

In 2001 the James V. Brown Library located in Williamsport became Pennsylvania’s first Family Place Library. As the library developed its leadership role in the early childhood community, partnerships developed. The library is a vital member of the Lycoming County Community Engagement Group and works with the organizations and agencies to continually look for new and better ways to provide families access to the myriad of services and programs available throughout the community. Read More...
 

 

     
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At a time when supports are in short supply, Family Place Libraries are a focal point to which children and families can turn for comprehensive help. Librarians are working with parents and social service providers to assure the children are given every opportunity to flourish. It's a new and very important alliance.

— Ben Carson, MD, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital

 

 

 

The 5th bi-annual National Family Place Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Multnomah Central Library. Click here to register online.

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