The Arizona State Library has teamed up with library professionals to host several hands-on educational workshops for nonparental caregivers in rural public libraries in May.
It is estimated(link is external) that family, friends, and neighbors care for seven million children under the age of five in their homes each day, making it the most prevalent form of regular, nonparental childcare.
“Public libraries can be a great support to these caregivers, especially with pre-reading and other learning resources,” said Holly Henley, the Arizona State Librarian. “Caring for the children of family, friends or neighbors is very important work and your library can be a partner in this effort.”
In these free workshops, participants will explore how to make daily routines more exciting and educational by simply talking, singing, and playing. Participants will receive a free activity kit and books to take home.
Here are the scheduled workshops for May:
May 5 – 4pm Dewey-Humboldt Town Library 928-632-5049
May 6 – 10am Colorado River Indian Tribes 928-669-1332
May 7 – 10am Huachuca City Library 520-456-1063
May 12 - 6:30pm Main Library - Yuma County Library District 928-782-1871
May 19 – 5pm Maricopa Library and Cultural Center 520-568-2926
“Throughout the day there are dozens of things caregivers do with children that may not seem like learning opportunities, but learning can happen anytime and anywhere,” Henley said.
Please contact the hosting library to sign up and learn more.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
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