Atlanta library gets national family designation
An interesting statistic emerged last week from Atlanta Public Library's acceptance into Family Place Libraries, the national organization that encourages libraries' service to families.
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Ben F. McDonald Library receives national designation
The Ben F. McDonald Library is getting national recognition for helping children get a head start on reading.
DCPL to become first Family Place Library in Kentucky
The Daviess County Public Library was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from the Early Childhood Education Initiative, supported by the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro. This grant will enable DCPL to become Kentucky’s first Family Place Library.
LSC-Tomball Community Library opened new learning play space Oct. 15
A new learning play space inside Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, the George & Barbara Bush Family Place, opened Oct. 15 at 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball.
Family Place Library celebrated at Maud Marks Branch Library
Two-year-old Michael Stanley didn’t wait for the ribbon to be cut at the George and Barbara Bush Family Place Library at the Maud Marks Branch Library on Oct. 31.
Bonham Public Library proud to be part of Family Place Libraries network
Bonham, Texas -- The Bonham Public Library is proud to be a part of the Family Place Libraries network.
The Importance of Reading to Your Kids
How a career in libraries is paying dividends for PW columnist Sari Feldman in her new role—grandmother.
Find Your Focus: What Kind of Librarian Should You Be?
Prerequisites for any librarian job include curiosity and a desire to help expand others’ knowledge.
Providing building blocks for lifelong learning and strong communities | Library Limelight
Public libraries are trusted institutions that connect people to services, resources and information at every stage of life, and Pikes Peak Library District can be a reliable anchor for those with young children in their lives.
New Braunfels Public Library awarded grant to provide family-focused programming
Through a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, or TSLAC, the New Braunfels Public Library is slated to become a Family Place Library this fall.
Amarillo increases access to early literacy to enhance children’s future success
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Early literacy plays a vital role in a child’s future success.
The Joe Barnhart Bee County Library is an official Family Place Library
The Joe Barnhart Bee County Library hosted a site visit from Kathleen Deerr, National Coordinator, Family Place Libraries from Middle Country Public Library, NY on March 23.
Tyler Public Library celebrates fifth year as Family Place Library
The Tyler Public Library on Thursday celebrated five years as a Family Place Library and received its official banner from the national nonprofit organization.
Getting the banner “felt amazing,” said Amy Skipper, youth services librarian.
Houston Public Library system adding Family Place library spaces to boost child literacy efforts
More than 60% of children in Houston ISD are not equipped with the literacy skills they need in order to learn how to read. New library spaces and programs are designed to change that.