Spend time together, experience creative activities and meet new friends in this 5-week play and learning series as part of our Family Place Library initiative. Each week, a different community resource specialist will attend to chat with families on topics including early literacy, play and movement, reflective caregiving, or other topics relevant for families, in a casual play-focused environment.

For parents or caregivers with children ages 0–3; siblings up to age 5 are welcome. 

Register for the first session, and you will automatically be registered for the whole series.

Week 1 (Mar. 6): Early Literacy

Allison Parker, Early Learning Librarian at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Week 2 (Mar. 13): Attachment-Based Caretaking

Danyale Washington, Doula and Parenting Coach, Sweet Piece Solutions

Week 3 (Mar. 20): Feeding

Liz Kirkpatrick, Speech and Feeding Therapist, The Feeding Academy

Week 4 (Mar. 27): Physical and Speech Development 

Katherine Wiacek, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Little Steps Pediatric Therapy

and Emma McCabe, Pediatric Speech Therapist, Little Steps Pediatric Therapy

Week 5 (Apr. 3): Health and Wellness

Karen Presutti, RN and Community Educator, Northwest Community Hospital

Lauren Schuler, Child Life Specialist, Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation, please call 847.392.0100, text 847.665.1491 or email us at accessibility@ahml.info   

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