{"product_id":"early-learning-through-play-library-programming-for-diverse-communities","title":"Early Learning through Play: Library Programming for Diverse Communities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis creative guidebook teaches librarians in diverse communities how to develop and implement early learning programming beyond traditional storytimes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile traditional library storytimes are excellent tools for families, equally important is play. Children learn through play in many ways; it stimulates exploration and curiosity and builds gross and fine motor skills that are critical to reading and writing success. Perhaps most importantly, play has the power to cross barriers of culture and language, allowing families from differing backgrounds to learn together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, Kristin Grabarek and Mary R. Lanni--the pioneers of Little University, an early learning program that focuses on play-based learning--share their experiences and provide guidance for implementing similar programs at libraries of various sizes and budgets. They teach readers how to create programs for a diverse group of families, work with outside providers, choose supplies, estimate costs, market your programming, and overcome the challenges of both big and small budgets and many or few patrons. These practical plans will enhance storytimes and even help build a brand-new early learning program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristin Grabarek,Mary Lanni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440865824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Grabarek\u003c\/b\u003e implemented Little University, an early learning program beyond traditional storytime, at her branch of the Denver Public Library system and is now assisting in its expansion to multiple branches throughout the system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary R. Lanni\u003c\/b\u003e is a library professional in Denver, Colorado, providing library and programming services for all ages for more than five years.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Libraries Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53323763941674,"sku":"9781440865824","price":88.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/4553\/1946\/files\/img_af7a2e70-90d1-465c-9d87-2929cd475e4c.jpg?v=1793057113","url":"https:\/\/delvanta.shop\/products\/early-learning-through-play-library-programming-for-diverse-communities","provider":"Whitmore Lane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}