[OPLINLIST] Reimagining School Readiness Workshops Registration Now Open

[PShumaker at library.ohio.gov]

Registration is open now for two upcoming Reimagining School Readiness Workshops.
April 14, 2026 – Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Main Library<https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16504252> 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
May 6, 2026 – Clermont County Public Library Milford – Miami Branch<https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16504340> 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Do you wonder what research really says about how to support school readiness?
The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages birth to 8 years for success in school and in life.
Previous attendee feedback: “Love the networking and sharing along with being able to try the activities.”
Through an interactive presentation with hands-on activities, this training will introduce library staff to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in the toolkit. Library staff who work with children from ages 0 – 8 and their families will benefit most from this training. The workshop will be in-person at the State Library of Ohio.
“Fun to collaborate with colleagues!”
 The workshop topics include:

  *   key findings from current cognitive and developmental psychology research
  *   the implications of those findings for library staff’s daily work
  *   practical ready-to-implement ideas for activities
  *   resources for staff training and for parents/caregivers

“…the hands-on activities were fun, loved the breakout sessions and chance to chat.”

Registration and more information can be found the State Library of Ohio’s website<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/training-and-development/reimagining-school-readiness-workshop>.
Contact Penelope Shumaker at pshumaker at library.ohio.gov<mailto:pshumaker at library.ohio.gov> with any questions.




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Penelope Shumaker

Library Consultant

State Library of Ohio

274 E. 1st Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614-441-0793

pshumaker at library.ohio.gov<mailto:pshumaker at library.ohio.gov>

library.ohio.gov


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