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SUMMARY:Building Confidence with Music in Storytime: Tools and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThis interactive session helps library staff 
 who work with children learn the basics of early vocal development and how 
 to lead musical Storytimes. It covers songs\, vocal technique\, pacing\, 
 movement activities and musical play for infants through preschoolers. 
 Library staff will gain confidence as musical adults who can share music 
 with their communities.\n\nThis workshop is intended for library staff who 
 work with children ages 0-5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nAfter 
 completing this workshop\, learners will be able to:\n\n\n	Gain confidence 
 using a musical voice that engages children. \n	Adapt a story into an 
 interactive movement activity.  \n	Create an environment that supports 
 caregiver participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow will I be 
 participating?\n\nDuring this in-person workshop\, expect frequent\, active 
 participation for maximum impact! Collaborate with peers through the use of 
 breakout groups and hands-on activities.\n\nPlease note\, sessions will not 
 be recorded.\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis workshop will be held IN PERSON at 
 the MLS office in Northampton\, located at 241-243 King Street\, Suite 250 
 Northampton\, MA 01060. Parking is free and 
 plentiful.\n\nDirections\n\n\nGuidelines for conduct \n\nPlease refer to 
 the Learning Hub's Community Guidelines for Conduct as you engage with this 
 workshop. Additional policies and information can be found in the site wide 
 footer.\n\n\nAccessibility\n\nThe Massachusetts Library System (MLS) 
 strives to create inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable 
 accommodation to attend this event\, please contact Sarah Donnelly (Event & 
 Project Manager) at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org or 508-357-2121 ext. 301. 
 All reasonable accommodation requests should be made no fewer than two (2) 
 weeks before the event\, although we will attempt to fulfill reasonable 
 requests made after that time. If you may need assistance during an 
 emergency evacuation\, please let us know in advance so we can plan 
 accordingly. \n\n\nHow do I get a certificate?\n\nTo receive a certificate 
 of completion by email\, participants must: \n\n\n	Attend the live session 
 in full \n	Actively participate in all workshop activities\, including 
 discussions and breakout groups \n	Complete the post-workshop evaluation 
 \n\n\n\nWhy participation matters \n\nThis workshop is designed to be 
 interactive and collaborative. Active participation strengthens the 
 experience for everyone and supports deeper learning. If you prefer 
 self-paced learning\, MLS offers self-paced courses and live and recorded 
 webinars that do not require live participation. \n\n\nRegistration is in 
 the MLS Learning Hub: Register in the MLS Learning Hub.  \n\nIf you don’t 
 have a Learning Hub account\, create one here: Log in / Create account.
LOCATION:MLS-Northampton\, In Person Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Hillary Washburn":MAILTO:hillary@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES: Youth Services
CONTACT;CN="Hillary Washburn":MAILTO:hillary@masslibsystem.org
STATUS:CONFIRMED
UID:LibCal-15404963
URL:https://calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/15404963
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