Pandemic Puts Libraries in the Forefront as Public Health Partners
Apr 18
Blog

Afterschool Early Childhood Education Libraries Family Engagement Capacity Building

Pandemic Puts Libraries in the Forefront as Public Health Partners

With social workers and blood pressure screenings, Long Island library becomes ‘that community center that libraries are striving to be.’

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An outdoor story time in Maryland.  Photo courtesy of the Cecil County Public Library. Photographer: Tyler Koch.
Dec 3
Blog

Early Childhood Education Family Engagement Libraries Schools Capacity Building

‘In This Boat Together’: Despite COVID, Libraries and Families Develop Tighter Bonds

Maryland Libraries Have Adopted Services That Offer a Glimpse into How New Family Engagement Practices Can Outlast the Pandemic

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A Holiday Letter from GFRP
Dec 23
Blog

Family Engagement Early Childhood Education Libraries Capacity Building

A Holiday Letter from GFRP

We end the year with gratitude for all the hard and inspiring work so many families, schools, and communities are doing.

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Staff Engagement Sparks Family Engagement
Jun 11
Blog

Libraries Family Engagement Global Capacity Building

Staff Engagement Sparks Family Engagement

Diane Banks describes Toronto Public Library’s process for developing a family engagement strategy.

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Design Thinking with Dads
Mar 28
Blog

Libraries Family Engagement

Design Thinking with Dads

Elizabeth Atack and Klem-Mari Cajigas from Nashville Public Library share how they use design thinking to transform and reimagine family literacy for incarcerated fathers.

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Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM
Jan 21
Policy Brief

Libraries Family Engagement Policy Research

Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM

In this policy brief, we examine and provide examples of the ways that public libraries have become invaluable partners in supporting family STEM learning.

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Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM
Jan 21
Video

Libraries Family Engagement Policy Research

Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM

Want to hear about the key findings from our policy brief, "Public Libraries Engage Families in STEM?" Check out this highlight video.

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Learning from Library Leaders: Strategies for Coaching and Consulting
Jul 24
Blog

Libraries Capacity Building

Learning from Library Leaders: Strategies for Coaching and Consulting

Sharon Morris of the Colorado State Library shares her ideas about the art of consulting to create change. 

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Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning:  A Supplemental Guide
Jul 3
Research Publication

Family Engagement Libraries Research Capacity Building

Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning: A Supplemental Guide

This guide, building on a recent policy brief, examines best practices for family engagement in a variety of spaces, from public libraries to schools.

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New Ideas for Libraries to Engage Families and Youth
Jun 11
Blog

Libraries Research

New Ideas for Libraries to Engage Families and Youth

Learn how libraries are engaging families with school-age children to learn together, explore cultural topics, and find resources to plan for their future.

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