If you are looking to expand your library’s educational services by creating interactive learning environments for children of all ages, then you won’t want to miss this PLA 2010 preconference program. This program will be held on March 23, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Interactive learning environments promote skills in areas such as literacy and kindergarten readiness, science, and the arts. In this program, you’ll learn about successful models already operating in several public library systems which range in scope from small, inexpensive, portable units to permanent, sophisticated destinations. Presenters also will share their experiences from planning through completion, and lessons learned through operation. By the end of this preconference, participants will:

*understand how interactive children’s learning environments are a valuable complement to contemporary public library services;
*recognize the broad range of possibilities in developing, creating, and operating interactive learning environments for children of all ages to experience with their parents and caregivers; and
*know how to identify goals for an interactive learning environment and the necessary steps to achieve it.

Get more information and register for this preconference at www.placonference.org.