New York State Library

The New York State Library will use its planning grant to develop a new program to improve the quality of early literacy services and programs delivered by over 1,000 public libraries and neighborhood branches across the state. This plan will provide library staff with skills and knowledge in community assessment, creation of library early learning spaces, effective outreach strategies, and the delivery of quality parent/caregiver education for diverse audiences. During the planning phase of the project, activities will focus on the development of partnerships, a comprehensive statewide continuing education plan leveraging new technologies and in-person training, the development of resources to support training needs and service delivery, and plans for evaluation and sustainability of the project’s eventual implementation phase.