Debbie has been volunteering at the LPCPL Exchange since October of 2021. The previous summer she learned about the Exchange through her daughter who knew she would love the space and people. Debbie loves to sew, craft and create! “I love being a part of this Exchange...
What is Creativebug? In March of 2021 LPCPL introduced Creativebug as a resource to the community. Creativebug provides high-quality instructional videos by well known artists and creative experts. The instructors are knowledgeable and easy to follow while showing...
You can read Part 1 of our social and emotional learning article here to learn what social and emotional learning is, why it matters, and how the library can help! Many of the skills that social and emotional learning build are interconnected. They work...
What is Social and Emotional Learning? Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential part of education and human development. It is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are important for school, work,...
Children should be introduced to picture books in their first few years. This will help them become good readers in the future. The purpose of The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award is to encourage parents, caregivers, and very young children to interact together...
Every year the library provides StoryWalks® for the Hanna Branch and Kesling Park. A StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to posts...
“There is probably no single cause more popular than literacy.”1 Approximately 12 percent or 126 million children in the world today are considered to be illiterate or functionally illiterate. Illiterate means that a person can’t read a single word. Functionally...
March is National Reading Month! It is a month to motivate people of all ages to read every day and it presents an opportunity to remind parents and caregivers to read with children of all ages at home. Reading is fun and it has many benefits, no matter how old...
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