AWE Learning

National Back to School Month is here! ✏️

As students prepare for a new school year, libraries continue to provide valuable opportunities for children to learn, explore, and build confidence beyond the classroom.

AWE Learning workstations help support school readiness through hundreds of educational activities focused on literacy, math, STEM, creativity, coding, and digital literacy, all within a safe, child-friendly learning environment.

💙 What skills do you think are most important for children to build before heading back to school? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

🎨 Happy National Coloring Book Day! 🖍️

Celebrate with our FREE AWE Learning Coloring Book, featuring fun illustrations of your favorite AWE characters! Whether you're at the library, in the classroom, or learning at home, it's a great way to spark creativity while keeping little learners engaged.

While you're there, don't forget to explore our growing collection of FREE printable activities, with new worksheets added every month covering science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math.

📥 Download your free coloring book and printables here:
https://awelearning.com/library-resources/

AWE Learning President Owen Brittan recently joined Dakota County Library's Behind the Covers podcast to discuss how libraries are helping children build literacy, digital skills, and confidence through purposeful educational technology.

The conversation explores:
📚 Early literacy and school readiness
💻 Purposeful vs. passive screen time
🖱️ Why touchscreen, mouse, and keyboard skills all matter
🌎 Supporting neurodiverse and multilingual learners
🏛️ The evolving role of libraries in digital literacy

Read our blog for a recap and listen to the full podcast here:
https://awelearning.com/blog-q3-2026/

Libraries make learning an adventure every day. 📚✨ We're so excited to see the new AWE Learning workstation helping young patrons explore literacy, STEM, coding, and creativity in a fun, engaging way. Happy learning, Sale City Library!

We're headed to American Library Association Conference 2026!

Stop by Booth 3523 to see Platinum Version 4 in action and learn how AWE Learning helps libraries support early literacy, digital literacy, coding, STREAM learning, and future readiness.

Our educational workstations help children build critical thinking, problem-solving, technology confidence, and real-world skills through safe, engaging learning experiences designed specifically for libraries.

Plus, ask about our exclusive ALA show offers available during the conference.

📍 Booth 3523
📅 June 26–29, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL

Looking for fresh ideas for summer programming, family engagement, and increasing usage of your AWE workstation? 🏖️

Our newest quarterly newsletter is packed with resources libraries can start using right away. From printable summer activities and promotional materials to new learning support resources and upcoming conference updates.

Whether you're planning for summer or thinking ahead to the fall, we've gathered practical tools to help you get even more value from your AWE Learning station.

📖 Read the full newsletter:https://awelearning.com/newsletter-q2-2026/

Libraries shouldn’t have to choose between technology and child safety. 📚💻

That’s why AWE Learning workstations are designed specifically for shared public spaces, helping children explore, create, and learn in a safe, library-focused environment.

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for public libraries, making it the perfect time to increase awareness and engagement with your AWE Learning workstation. ☀️📚

Our newest blog explores simple, effective ways libraries can encourage repeat usage, support summer learning, and help families discover the value of structured, skill-building digital learning.

The blog also introduces the new AWE Promotional Kit, featuring ready-to-use signage, social graphics, bookmarks, caregiver resources, and programming ideas designed to help libraries promote their workstation with minimal extra staff time.

Read the blog and explore the Promotional Kit today! https://awelearning.com/blog-q2-2026/

🎉 We love seeing libraries turn community wins into even more opportunities for young learners!

A huge congratulations to Homer Public Library for winning an AWE Learning video contest and putting the prize funds toward exciting Summer Reading Program rewards for their community. 📚☀️

From literacy and discovery to creativity and engagement, summer learning programs help keep children inspired all season long — and we’re proud to support libraries making that impact every day.