Brain Architecture and Public Libraries

Brain Architecture and Public Libraries

The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game initiative that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development - what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society. Join Children/ Young Adult Consultant Kym Powe in person at the Middletown Library Service Center to go through the Brain Architecture Game and discuss as a group the potential impact of public libraries on early childhood experiences and outcomes. What are we doing, what could we be doing, and what supports do we need as library workers, to uplift our youngest patrons.

Recording and Slides:

Please plan to attend this program as scheduled as it will not be recorded and there are no slides. This workshop will be in person.

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone interested in understanding how the experiences had from birth to age eight, may impact the brain development of a potential library patron, children and adults alike.

Accessibility 

Captions on a screen will be made available during the instruction portion of the game and facilitated conversation at the end. Please note, this game involves the manipulation of materials such as drinking straws and pipe cleaners, as part of group work. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

Related LibGuide: Children's and YA Services by Kymberlee Powe

Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Registration has closed.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.