First 5 Little
Library
04.06.21
THE roll out of the 'First
5 Little Library' initiative is happening across
Donegal. It aims to support the development of little
libraries in early learning and care settings and
encourage a love of books and reading among our youngest
children.
All early learning and care centres and TUSLA registered
child-minders in Donegal will be given free book bags
and resources such as social story cards, an early years
literacy booklet and information on library services and
membership. |
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There’s an opportunity for
each early learning and care centre and child minder to
sign up for library membership when collecting their
'First 5 Little Library'. The aim is to encourage
ongoing collaboration between the early learning and
care services and libraries and support families in
establishing or developing the practice of reading. |
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Kim from the Central Library (left)
handing over a Little Library bag to Rosie Piper from
House of Fun montessori preschool. |
Welcoming the initiative,
Maureen Kerr, Senior Executive Librarian said: “Donegal
County Library Service is proud to roll out the First 5
Little Library to early learning and care providers in
Donegal. Reading from an early age encourages the
development of concentration, logic and speech.”
Maureen continued: “The library is a fantastic resource
to everyone both personally and professionally,
particularly education providers. Membership of your
local library is absolutely free, offers a great
selection of books and much more. First 5 Little Library
book bags will also be made available to families for
loan from their local library so that parents and
guardians can explore the resources with their little
ones at home.”
For more information visit Donegal County Library
Service at
www.donegallibrary.ie , on Facebook at @DonegalCountyLibrary
or on Twitter at @Donegallibrary. |
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