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#TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay

Frequently Asked Questions for Library Staff

What is Take Your Child to the Library Day?

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families
everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 in Connecticut by librarians
Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist
Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the
life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families.

When is it?

TYCLD is officially held on the first Saturday in February - but the date is flexible! TYCLD celebrations
may take place on any date(s) in February - it's up to your library.

What does my library have to do to participate?

Whatever you want! That's why it's so easy!

• You can have a special event or performer or story time.
• You can offer a craft project or a scavenger hunt or a prize just for coming by.
• You can put up special decorations or have party snacks.
• You can celebrate however you like, as long as it encourages people to take their child(ren) to the
  library.

You can check out our big list of what libraries have done in the past HERE.

Why should my library participate?

• It's really easy and flexible.
• It's a great way to demonstrate your library's importance to your community.
• It's an opportunity to market your library to non-users.
• You can be part of a national movement that raises awareness of libraries.
• And - you don't want to have to say "Oh sorry, we're not doing that" when someone shows up at
  your library looking for Take Your Child to the Library Day fun!

Do I have to register to participate?

We request that all participating libraries register. It’s free! It only takes a few minutes! And it allows
you to get on the TYCLD map so families in your community can know they can celebrate TYCLD
with you!

How do I register?

Click HERE to register.

I heard there was a webinar. Where can I find a copy of the replay?

You can find all our Advocacy Training webinars with EveryLibrary HERE.

It would be super helpful to have a list of great read-aloud books we could use for Take Your Child
to the Library Day. Where can I find a list like that?

You can find a list of books recommended by Connecticut Librarians HERE!