A renovation project that starts later this month will turn Kalalmazoo Public Library’s Children’s Room into a place where young children and their parents can learn together, reports WMUK, 102.1-FM. Known as a "Family Place", such libraries use play to help young children learn.
Excerpt: KPL Director Ann Rohrbaugh and Youth Services Director Susan Warner say the "Family Place" project builds on the library’s commitment to early childhood education. The library's previous work with young kids and their parents was validated by the invitation for the library to apply for a federal grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services to join the nationwide effort.
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Source: WMUK
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