Early Literacy in the Library Environment
Posters
Table Tents (photo)
(Iowa Library Service Areas, Early Childhood Literacy)The Preschool Literacy and You Room: A Guide to Creating an Early Literacy Play Area in Your Library by Constance Dickerson, Cleveland Heights-University Heights (OH) Public Library
Examples of Early Literacy Spaces
KDLville Early Literacy Play Spaces Kent (MI) District Library (includes checklists, videoclips, signage, & more)
Storyville at Rosedale Branch of Baltimore Co. (MD) Public Library
Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Public Library Play Islands
Photos VideoEarly Literacy Activity Centers Baltimore County (MD) Public Libraries by Marisa Conner
Supporting Early Literacy through Language Rich Environments Saroj Ghoting 2011
Presentations from PLA 2008 Conference on Children's Spaces, Family Places: Developng Interactive Early Literacy Environments in Your Library
The Role of the Physical Environment in Early Learning and Early Literacy by Nina Ebbighausen, Senior Associate, Architectural Alliance & Adjunct Prof., U of MN
Designing Especially for Libraries by Kim van der Veen, Principal, Burgeon Group
Planning Language Rich Environmentsby Peg Sullivan, Director, Merchandising & Marketing, Highsmith, Inc.
Early Literacy Environments in Your Library by Dana Bjerke, Joanna Redman, and Kelly Wussow, Hennepin Public Library (for more handouts, scroll down to PLA Tues 3/25/08 )