
Beyond Books: How Libraries Build Brains, Families, and Community | Julie Wendorf
Special | 30m 38s
Julie Wendorf of Crown Point Library shares how libraries foster early literacy
In this episode, Julie Wendorf of Crown Point Library shares how libraries foster early literacy through play, storytelling, and parent engagement. She highlights the impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and stresses the importance of access to books at home. Wendorf envisions libraries as inclusive, evolving spaces that support families and build community.
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Building Blocks is a local public television program presented by Lakeshore PBS

Beyond Books: How Libraries Build Brains, Families, and Community | Julie Wendorf
Special | 30m 38s
In this episode, Julie Wendorf of Crown Point Library shares how libraries foster early literacy through play, storytelling, and parent engagement. She highlights the impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and stresses the importance of access to books at home. Wendorf envisions libraries as inclusive, evolving spaces that support families and build community.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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