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SUMMARY:Turning the Page on Trauma: Libraries as Safe Havens for Children and Caregivers (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nIn a world where trauma affects the lives of countless 
 children and caregivers\, libraries are more than just repositories of 
 books. They serve as sanctuaries of healing\, hope\, and empowerment. This 
 webinar aims to shed light on the essential resources and successful 
 programs available within libraries to support those affected by trauma. By 
 providing access to recommended read-alouds\, apps\, materials\, 
 professional resources\, and establishing partnerships with community 
 services\, libraries will continue the work to be safe spaces where 
 children and caregivers find the support and strength they need to overcome 
 trauma. This webinar will inspire libraries to continue their important 
 work in this area\, ensuring that they remain pillars of support and 
 resilience in their communities.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n	By the end 
 of the presentation\, participants will be able to identify at least three 
 recommended read-aloud books for children dealing with trauma\, integrating 
 these resources into their library programs or services.\n	Participants 
 will gain a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed apps\, and by 
 the end of the presentation\, they will be able to recommend and 
 demonstrate the use of at least one trauma-informed app for children and 
 caregivers in a library setting.\n	After attending the presentation\, 
 participants will be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to 
 establish partnerships with local community resources\, such as social 
 services and mental health organizations\, and develop at least one 
 actionable plan for collaboration within their library 
 environment.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\nGeorgette Spratling is the Assistant 
 Library Director and Youth Services Librarian at the North Miami Public 
 Library in North Miami\, Florida. She is currently enrolled in the Simmons 
 University School of Library and Information Science PhD. Program. She is a 
 mother of two daughters\, an HBCU Alum (Florida A & M University)\, and a 
 lover of all things science fiction and fantasy.\n\nGabrielle Stoller is a 
 Youth Services Librarian with the Meridian Library District in Meridian\, 
 Idaho. She is passionate about early literacy programming and embedding 
 with the community to recognize and meet the needs of the underserved. She 
 graduated with her MLIS from Emporia State University in 2021\, was a 
 Morris Institute attendee at ALSC Institute 2024\, and is currently on the 
 Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Committee. When not working\, 
 she loves collecting picture books\, thumbing through cookbooks\, and 
 talking about books with her husband\, daughter\, family\, and 
 friends.\n\nEwa Wojciechowska is a Youth Services Librarian at the New 
 Castle Public Library in Delaware and a member of ALSC’s Membership 
 Committee. She is especially passionate about early literacy\, working with 
 underserved youth\, and fostering children’s love of reading\, learning\, 
 and libraries.\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you have questions or 
 requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
CONTACT;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
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