At a recent meeting of the Douglas County Early Childhood Coalition, our local early childhood council, one of our members, Kay Swanson, suggested that children's librarians would be very welcome to join their local CAEYC organization.The Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children has
districts across Colorado. Kay is Member-At-Large, on the board of the Denver Metro district of CAEYC, but she makes a good point for any of us working for libraries and early literacy in Colorado.
While we strive to learn the latest in early literacy and create wonderful library programs for children and families, we can also look for ways to connect with our local child care professionals. These opportunities can enhance community awareness of what libraries are doing and link us directly with others in the field of early childhood. This community participation and partnership might offer pathways to building communities that value excellent experiences for young children.
Find out more about CAEYC and Colorado districts at www.coloradoaeyc.org
And, let us know how librarians are connecting in communities!