IPTV will unveil a new Library Corner
Children at the Churdan public library will have new resources available to help promote the connections between public media and early literacy and math skills, thanks to a new Library Corner placed at the library by Iowa Public Television. The new IPTV Ready for School Library Corner will open Wednesday, Sept. 14, at an open house beginning at 2 pm at the library. The event will include viewing Martha Speaks.
The Library Corner creates a bright learning environment with age-appropriate materials for use by children, families and librarians. PBS KIDS DVDs, Martha Speaks Read Aloud books and resources, a colorful banner featuring PBS KIDS characters, a Peg + Cat standing character, a colorful story time rug and more, all help to create an inviting space for children, an IPTV press release stated. Online resources include PBS KIDS Lab, a website with more than 140 games and hands-on activities that help to build early math and literacy skills.
“We’re pleased to expand this Library Corner to Churdan,” said Ken Harrison, director of educational services at Iowa Public Television. “With this Library Corner, families can spend time together reading books, engaging in hands-on activities, and playing online games that support early reading skills like recognizing letters and sounds, and early math skills such as counting and measurement.”
The IPTV Library Corners are part of Iowa Public Television’s Ready for School initiative which works with Iowa communities to strengthen the math and literacy skills of children ages 2 through 8.
