From March 15, 2021 through November 19, 2021, Chesterfield County Public Library developed 21
outdoor early literacy trails at libraries and county parks. Residents were invited to explore these
outdoor experiences curated specifically for families and young children during the widespread
disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Librarians worked across branches and county
departments to create a variety of unique experiences, each grounded in one of the five Basics, or five
ways to help children under five to thrive and grow. Trails encouraged parents to read picture book
stories which unfolded sign by sign, to seek fairy houses while counting items they found, to spy a
variety of natural phenomenon and discuss the environment around them, and even explore fire safety
tips through a combined effort with the Chesterfield County Fire Department and Emergency Medical
Services.
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Announcing 2022 Achievement Award Winners
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Early Literacy Trails
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CATEGORY: Libraries
YEAR: 2022
From March 15, 2021 through November 19, 2021, Chesterfield County Public Library developed 21
outdoor early literacy trails at libraries and county parks. Residents were invited to explore these
outdoor experiences curated specifically for families and young children during the widespread
disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Librarians worked across branches and county
departments to create a variety of unique experiences, each grounded in one of the five Basics, or five
ways to help children under five to thrive and grow. Trails encouraged parents to read picture book
stories which unfolded sign by sign, to seek fairy houses while counting items they found, to spy a
variety of natural phenomenon and discuss the environment around them, and even explore fire safety
tips through a combined effort with the Chesterfield County Fire Department and Emergency Medical
Services.
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