Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Family Programming in Public Libraries
$250.00
Dates: October 6 - November 2Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
In this class, you will learn how to create a variety of activities and events designed to engage and support families, children and caregivers. Class content will include ways to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families can access educational resources, connect with others and enjoy shared experiences.
Family programming in public libraries plays a vital role in supporting learning, fostering social bonds, and promoting healthy family development. Libraries recognize the importance of family learning and community-building, and their family programs are often free, open to all, and tailored to various age groups. Class content will include strategies on how to create, plan, coordinate and evaluate various type of family programming.
Objectives for course:
– Participants will be able to create detailed program plans, including goals, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource lists.
– Participants will be able to develop age-appropriate and engaging activities and events for families, children, and caregivers.
– Participants will be able to develop strategies for fostering social connections and community building through family programs.
– Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to design, implement, and evaluate effective family programs for public libraries.
– Participants will be able to explain the importance of gathering and utilizing participant feedback
Course Description
In this class, you will learn how to create a variety of activities and events designed to engage and support families, children and caregivers. Class content will include ways to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families can access educational resources, connect with others and enjoy shared experiences.
Family programming in public libraries plays a vital role in supporting learning, fostering social bonds, and promoting healthy family development. Libraries recognize the importance of family learning and community-building, and their family programs are often free, open to all, and tailored to various age groups. Class content will include strategies on how to create, plan, coordinate and evaluate various type of family programming.
Objectives for course:
– Participants will be able to create detailed program plans, including goals, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource lists.
– Participants will be able to develop age-appropriate and engaging activities and events for families, children, and caregivers.
– Participants will be able to develop strategies for fostering social connections and community building through family programs.
– Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to design, implement, and evaluate effective family programs for public libraries.
– Participants will be able to explain the importance of gathering and utilizing participant feedback
Brittany Robinson
Brittany Robinson serves as an Access Services Specialist at the Strauss Health Sciences Library on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A librarian and small business owner, she is passionate about fostering community engagement through library programming. Brittany holds a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University of Denver. With over 17 years of experience in the library and information field, her background primarily encompasses roles in public and special libraries.
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