Category Archives: Free Webinar

Engaging Toddlers in Active Early Learning

Engaging Toddlers in Active Early Learning

Explore engagement tools that promote early literacy skills and bring early learning home to families. Learn the research behind Every Child Read to Read and how to teach and encourage the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Discover how the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) provides high-quality early learning experiences to toddlers through our innovative, research based, community-driven programs like First Steps, Music and Movement, Art Lab, and Smartplay. Learn how to create opportunities in existing spaces that encourage play and the five early literacy practices.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will learn innovative, playful ways to support early literacy through programs, services, collections, and spaces. They will leave the session with practical ways to engage toddlers and their families around early learning. After participating in this webinar, attendees will:

  • Understand relevant research that supports the importance of early learning
  • Learn useful tips for engaging this very active and independent demographic
  • Discover new ideas for how to incorporate the five early literacy practices into existing programs and spaces
  • Find inspiration for creating new learning opportunities for toddlers and their families
  • Have practical strategies for accommodating siblings in multi-age programs

Who Should Attend

Librarians and staff in public and school libraries.

Teachers and preschool teachers and other childcare providers.

Anyone who works with young children and their families.

Instructors

Stephanie C. Prato is the Director of Play to Learn Services at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL), NY. With experience in youth services, community outreach, leadership, instruction, and technology, she has developed innovative programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. She is an active member of the American Library Association and serves as a member of the Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.
Kristen Hanmer is the Catalog and Processing Manager at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) and an MSLIS student at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. She has a special interest in working with children and their families and has helped design and implement sign language and yoga storytimes at the FFL.

Location

Venue:   Online

Address:

Online Venue, Details to be Sent to Registrants, New York, United States

Thursday, December 10th 11:00am-1:00pm

FREE WEBINAR: Humanities Resources for Libraries

NYLA is pleased to present this informational webinar in partnership with the New York Council for the Humanities.

Humanities Resources for Libraries

Join us for a 30 minute introduction to the New York Council for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the NEH and avid supporter of arts, culture, and community organizations like yours. Designing a public program but need research support? Looking for enriching program ideas to get people talking? Need funding to launch your new community project?   Register today to find out about programs and grants resources available for your library

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will be able to:
•    Meet and discuss proposal ideas with key staff from the Council’s grants and program team
•    Learn about recently funded projects at libraries across NYS
•    See examples of innovative and collaborative public humanities programs that serve adults, youth and kids

Presenters:

Lauren Kushnick, Director of Grants
Lauren Kushnick is the Director of Grants & Partnerships for the New York Council for the Humanities. She fosters collaborations across the sector, supports innovation in the public humanities, and remains responsive to the needs of the Council’s constituents. Lauren has been at the Council for 9 years, and has spearheaded a number of projects from the launch of an online grants system in 2011 to her current position as co-chair of the NYC CultureAID network, which unites arts and cultural funders to building resiliency in the sector. Lauren is also a steering committee member of the Cultural Data Project pilot under the guidance of the Data Taskforce (DTF), where she helped launch this nationwide volunteer group representing the Councils, Federal/State partnership and the NEH’s interests. Last year, Lauren concluded her two years of service as a Board Member for the Greater Astoria Historical Society, but is still invested in the arts and culture scene of Queens, where she currently resides.

Kate Sidley, Grants Officer
Kate Sidley is the Grants Officer at the New York Council for the Humanities. She works directly with organizations to help them navigate the application and grant management process and helps coordinate grants workshops across the state. Kate holds a BA in Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio and MA in Theatre History and Criticism from CUNY Brooklyn College. She is also a comedy writer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and contributing writer for the online humor publications Someecards, HappyPlace, and Reductress.

Michael Washburn, Director of Programs
Michael Washburn is the Director of Programs at the New York Council for the Humanities. Before joining the Council, Michael worked at the Graduate Center, CUNY, where he served as the Interim Director of the Office of Public Programs and the Assistant Director of the Graduate Center’s Center for the Humanities. Prior to joining CUNY he was the Assistant Director of The University of Chicago’s Cultural Policy Center, and before that he worked at the Illinois Humanities Council. He holds a MA from The University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Louisville, his hometown school. Michael writes about books and culture for The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic, The Boston Globe, and many other publications. He’s a member of the National Book Critics Circle and is currently a faculty member at NYU’s School of Professional Studies.

Space is limited.

REGISTER HERE

NYS Historic Newspapers Webinar

This 90 minute online class will cover the NYS Historic Newspapers website, the user interface, basic searching skills, and how an organization can become involved with the project. This class is designed for beginners and experienced users of the website alike, and will focus on new features, successful searching strategies, and upcoming milestones.

This class will take place from 1pm to 2:30pm on the 17th. This class is free to attend.

Please register for the class here.