Mother Goose on the Loose

08/18/2026

There is nothing as important for a child's development as personal interactions with the people who love them.

A witty parody picture book for the gadget-crazy kid in all of us. ...

08/17/2026

In this video, Jessica Tawes, Snow Hill Site Facilitator at the Wor...

08/14/2026

Play is of utmost importance for children!!!

The decrease of play-based learning in early childhood education

"Play-Based Learning is an essential part of early childhood education," said NC State masters student Chyenne Holloway in her latest perspective. Read the full article here.

08/12/2026

March- August 2026 MGOL Newsletter -

Cabinet of Wonder is a free online curriculum, with resources and teaching guides, for Head Start teachers and staff nationwide. This innovative program was created with singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Merchant, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Chicago Children’s Theatre in partn...

07/01/2026

ALA is over. Alyssa Jewell (La La Librarian) and I led a preconference, "Inclusive and Accessible Storytimes: Supporting All Children and Caregivers" that was so successful, we plan to turn it into a webinar series and possibly a book.

Thank you, Alyssa. Presenting with you was lots of fun!

06/16/2026

This wonderful post from 274 weeks ago was just sent to me!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMc-RXCnLIj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

06/10/2026

Alyssa Jewell (La La Librarian) and I will be presenting a preconference at ALA on Friday, June 26 from 1-4 pm. We'd love to have as many people as possible join us for "Inclusive & Accessible Storytimes: Supporting All Children and Caregivers." This is a ticketed program, and tickets can be purchased with registration for the conference.

05/28/2026

Early pretend play is linked to better mental health years later

Pretend play is often seen as just for fun, but new research links early imaginative skills to better long-term mental health. The findings suggest that encouraging creative play in toddlers reduces behavioral difficulties years later.

05/16/2026

I just saw this in an ALA post. I visited the Cox Campus a few years ago, and they do wonderful work!!!!

Hi everyone,

Our Cobb Library Cox Campus team works closely with The Rollins Center for Language and Literacy and its Cox Campus, which is in this video. There are Cox Campus members in all 50 states and beyond.

Building the Brain is the new episode of Your Fantastic Mind, a nationally-syndicated series produced by Emory Brain Health in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting. The episode features Talk With Me Baby at Atlanta's Grady Hospital and Literacy & Justice for All in Marietta City Schools.

"Explores how early brain-building shapes learning, reading and child development."

Watch at https://youtu.be/PX6Q7YskEho?si=qdzubDB8uI06Mppb

Related resources:
Cox Campus & The Rollins Center for Language and Literacy: Free, evidence-based language literacy training and resources for every adult in a child's life:
www.coxcampus.org
https://coxcampus.org/talk-with-me-baby-strengthens-early-language-development-nationwide-through-leadership-partnerships-and-evidence-based-training/
Small TALK, Wellstar Health System's pediatric literacy program:
https://www.wellstar.org/medical-services/service-lines/child-and-adolescent-care/small-talk
Cheers,
Tom

Tom Brooks, MPA
Communications Specialist
Cobb County Public Library
266 Roswell St.
Marietta, GA 30060

[email protected]
770-528-2549

Small TALK™ is Wellstar’s Pediatric Literacy Program that emphasizes the importance of talking, reading, singing and playing with your child to promote brain growth and development.

05/07/2026

Copngratulations to Children’s Librarian Gloria Bartas, who has become an Internet sensation!

Learn how to sing a puppet version of the classic book Dear Zoo to share at storytime with young children.