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Public Library Association & Children's Services Roundtable ~ May 16, 2006
The following topics and weblinks complement the topics that we discussed at this roundtable session. ~ Additional Links To Follow
Early Literacy Programs
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  A Joint Project of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children
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  This early literacy program uses rhymes and music to help young children become reading ready. Also, a MBLC administered LSTA grant opportunity.
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Reach Out and Read (ROR)
  "A national non-profit organization that promotes early literacy by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reding aloud in pediatric exam roooms across the nation."
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Read to Your Bunny Campaign
Featuring artwork by author/illustraton, Rosemary Wells, this early literacy program is managed by the Texas Library Association Children's Roundtable and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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StoryTimers
  Baltimore County Public Library's Early Literacy Volunteer Program.
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WGBY Ready To Learn
  WMRLS member library, WGBY, provides training in the PBS early literacy program Ready To Learn which demonstrated how to effectively use quality children's television as a teaching tool.
   
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