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91传媒 offers free Library Card Sign-up Month tools to promote the power of a library card
CHICAGO – During Library Card Sign-up Month, the 91传媒 (91传媒) and librarians across the country will remind students, parents, and caregivers that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Each September, 91传媒 and...
Celebraciones del 25to aniversario del 鈥淒铆a鈥 resaltar谩n diversidad, cultura y alfabetismo
CHICAGO – El próximo 30 de abril, cientos de bibliotecas de todo el país celebrarán el 25to aniversario del “Día”. Esta iniciativa, reconocida nacionalmente, enfatiza la importancia del alfabetismo para todos los niños de todas las procedencias...
D铆a 25th anniversary celebrations to highlight diversity, culture, and literacy
CHICAGO – On April 30, hundreds of libraries nationwide will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Día. This nationally recognized initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds by linking children and families to...
PLA鈥檚 2021 early literacy calendars now available
CHICAGO – For the third year in a row, the Public Library Association (PLA) has developed and released an Early Literacy Calendar, featuring daily literacy-building activities that libraries can share with families in their community. These bright and...
CHICAGO - El 23 de julio, el Institute of Museum and Library Services (Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas)(IMLS) anunció que la Public Library Association (Asociación de Bibliotecas Públicas )(PLA) y el National Center for Families Learning...
CHICAGO – On July 23, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) received a planning grant under the National Leadership Grants for Libraries...
Now available: Library Card Sign-up Month artwork starring Toy Story 4 characters
CHICAGO – As Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month, “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are appearing in print and digital graphics to promote the value of a library card. The “Toy Story 4” crew is also being...
PLA develops early childhood literacy activity calendars
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has developed a new product designed to boost early childhood literacy programming in libraries, schools and daycare centers. PLA's 2019 Early Childhood Literacy Activity Calendar is now available for sale...
Raise money for library professionals by streaming Hulu鈥檚 seasonal scenics
CHICAGO – What do misbehaving puppies, tree sap and a melting snowman have in common? This month, they’re helping support the 91传媒 (91传媒) via Hulu’s Stream for a Cause campaign. Through Dec. 31, each time you stream one of Hulu’s 10...
Newest PLA 'Quick Reads' book offers guidance for library service to teenage parents
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has added a new publication to its collection of resources that are available free of charge to all PLA personal members in good standing. Teaching Early Literacy to Teen Parents is the seventh installment...
Public Library Association adds new awareness toolkit to suite of family engagement resources
CHICAGO – As part of a key strategic initiative, the Public Library Association (PLA) has released a free promotional toolkit designed to help libraries raise awareness of family engagement through libraries. This new resource can be used to supplement...
New policy brief highlights state initiatives to promote family engagement in public libraries
BOSTON — State library leaders are promoting two-generation approaches to early learning and fostering environments in which children and the adults in their lives have equal opportunities to create knowledge and gain new skills together. The Global...
PLA publications & outreach efforts highlight importance of family engagement through libraries
CHICAGO -- Public Library Association (PLA) members and staff are hitting the road this summer to spread the word about libraries’ role in family engagement. They will present two workshops at the Institute for Educational Leadership’s National Family and...
PLA launches new interest groups in online community platform
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has unveiled eight new interest groups in the online community platform, 91传媒 Connect. 91传媒 Connect is a site where members of 91传媒 meet and mingle...
Libraries champion nation鈥檚 diversity through D铆a, April 30
CHICAGO – Demographic trends indicate the United States will become a majority minority country in the near future. To help guide local communities during this time of rapid social change, libraries and librarians are developing programs, services and...
