Date/Time
11/6/2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
Event Registration
Competency
Programming
Event Description
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&A so bring your questions and ideas!
Learning Objectives:
Dana Horrocks, librarian from Vancouver Island, BC and one of the Co-Founders of Jbrary
Leslie Swaim-Fox, library associate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and seasoned storytime presenter
Louise Lakhn, librarian from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and inclusive storytime presenter
Learning Objectives:
- Identify strategies for adapting songs and rhymes to reflect diverse communities, different age groups and developmental needs.
- Explore creative ways to incorporate props to enhance engagement and storytelling.
- Apply practical tips for creating storytime environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of their specific community.
Dana Horrocks, librarian from Vancouver Island, BC and one of the Co-Founders of Jbrary
Leslie Swaim-Fox, library associate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and seasoned storytime presenter
Louise Lakhn, librarian from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and inclusive storytime presenter
Location
Setting: Live Virtual
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
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Details
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning more about storytimes
Competency: Programming
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
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.
Competency: Programming
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
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.
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