Build a strong foundation for supporting families in your community with this interactive, in-person workshop for Ohio librarians and library staff.

Early Literacy 101, a workshop presented by Ohio Ready to Read, is for new and seasoned library workers in children’s services and outreach. It’s great for anyone who plans and presents storytimes, and for anyone who wants to learn how to help children get ready to read. Participants will learn how brain development impacts how young children learn, and will explore effective, research-based early literacy resources and activities.

If you work at an Ohio public library, have a meeting room for 30+ people, and want to offer this workshop for your library staff and neighboring/area libraries, an Ohio Ready to Read early literacy trainer team can come to your library to lead Early Literacy 101. There is no charge for this workshop. It is free for the host library and for all attendees.