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 Port Washington Public Library

The Spencer family moved to Port Washington by way of Utah when their daughter Eleanor was only three weeks old. As a new mother, Amber was determined to find friends in the area. She joined the New Parents' Support Group at the Port Washington Public Library, which is now in its sixth year with over fifteen active members. Amber visited the library regularly to introduce Eleanor to books, story times, and the devoted librarians. 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

 

 

Click here to link to Building Blocks: Creating Spaces for Young Children, by architect James Keller presented at the 5th Biannual Symposium.

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