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SUMMARY:Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion\n\n11/06/25 02:00 PM EST\n - 11/06/25 03:30 PM EST\Description:\nJoin us for Storytime Beyond the Basics, a virtual panel discussion for early childhood educators and library staff looking to enhance their programming. Our panelists will share practical strategies for adapting songs and rhymes, using felt and props creatively, and setting up your space to reflect the needs of your unique community. The session will include a live Q&A so bring your questions and ideas!\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Identify strategies for adapting songs and rhymes to reflect diverse communities, different age groups and developmental needs.\n	Explore creative ways to incorporate props to enhance engagement and storytelling.\n	Apply practical tips for creating storytime environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of their specific community.\n\nPresenters:\n\nDana Horrocks, librarian from Vancouver Island, BC and one of the Co-Founders of Jbrary \n\nLeslie Swaim-Fox, library associate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and seasoned storytime presenter\n\nLouise Lakhn, librarian from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and inclusive storytime presenter\n \Details:\nWho Should Attend:  Anyone interested in learning more about storytimes\nCompetency:  Programming\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $40\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20\n\nCan't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! All of our webinars include archive access for later viewing at your convenience.\nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\n\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion<br /><br />11/06/25 02:00 PM EST - 11/06/25 03:30 PM EST<br />Description:<br />Join us for Storytime Beyond the Basics, a virtual panel discussion for early childhood educators and library staff looking to enhance their programming. Our panelists will share practical strategies for adapting songs and rhymes, using felt and props creatively, and setting up your space to reflect the needs of your unique community. The session will include a live Q&amp;A so bring your questions and ideas!<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Identify strategies for adapting songs and rhymes to reflect diverse communities, different age groups and developmental needs.</li>
	<li>Explore creative ways to incorporate props to enhance engagement and storytelling.</li>
	<li>Apply practical tips for creating storytime environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of their specific community.</li>
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<strong>Presenters</strong>:<br />
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<em>Dana Horrocks,&nbsp;</em>librarian from&nbsp;Vancouver Island, BC and one of the Co-Founders of Jbrary&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Leslie Swaim-Fox,&nbsp;</em>library associate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and seasoned&nbsp;storytime presenter<br />
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<em>Louise Lakhn,&nbsp;</em>librarian from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and inclusive&nbsp;storytime presenter<br />
&nbsp;<br />Details:<br />Who Should Attend:&nbsp; Anyone interested in learning more about storytimes<br />
Competency:&nbsp; Programming<br />
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Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $40<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $24<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $20<br />
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Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! All of our webinars include archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
<p><strong><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></strong></p>
<br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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