Using Texts to Promote Libraries & Literacy

In October 2017, the Ypsilanti District Library launched TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, an early literacy text messaging service, with LSTA grant funding. With the support of community partners, the successful project reached over 1,000 families across Washtenaw County via text, offering activities parents could do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Find out more about this pilot project that may become available to libraries statewide in 2021.

Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. 

Lisa Hoening, Director, and Jodi Krahnke, Youth Services Librarian, at the Ypsilanti District Library.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan