Family Place Libraries

Family Place Libraries™ is a regional and national initiative of Middle Country Public Library and provides training and assists libraries in replicating Middle Country’s family-centered programs, services and collections.  This network of children’s librarians embrace the fact that literacy begins at birth, and libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 500 sites in 31 states and continues to grow.  A proven change agent, Family Place Libraries transforms libraries into community centers for early literacy and learning, parent education and engagement, and family support. Working in collaboration with community agencies, Family Place librarians reach out to parents and caregivers to provide the resources to nurture their children during the first years of life and ensure they enter school ready to learn.  For more information visit www.familyplacelibraries.org