Building Foundations for Early Learning The Mission of the Public Library is to Support Life Long Learning. Birth 25% One Year 75% Wiring of the Brain! Three Years 90% Family Place Libraries provides a developmental framework and comprehensive model for family centered library service creates an institutional environment within the library that supports families and children beginning at birth. Rooted in Family-Centered Principles How Young Children Learn Relationships are at the core of learning Social-Physical-Intellectual- Creative-Emotional learning are inextricably linked Play = Learning The way adults interact with children makes a difference The Changing Face of the American Family Core Components of a Family Place Library Collections for Parents/Caregivers & Children Beginning at Birth Public Space for Families and Young Children Working with Partners Developing cooperative programs Outreach Marketing Sharing resources Writing joint grants Providing cross training Working together to build a strong network of family support Parent/Child Workshop Play-based and Informal Parent and Child Together Librarian serves as facilitator, early literacy and information specialist Community Resource Professionals Speech, Hearing, Language & Early Literacy Child Development Nutrition Music, Play and Health Staff Training Library Assets Trusted & inclusive institution Reliable, welcoming and knowledgeable staff Information clearinghouse Community meeting place Service orientation Nurture and support lifelong learning Provide services, collections and programs that nurture the whole child and family Engaged with families and the community Enthusiastic about collaborations and partnerships Traditional Library Services with a New Focus Collection Development Space design Programming Outreach and Collaborations Marketing Create a Welcoming Atmosphere for very young children and their adults Library Staff Staff Volunteers Family Place Libraries Family Place Libraries