LEEP - Library Experiences Especially for Preschoolers
What is LEEP?
LEEP stands for Library Experiences Especially for Preschoolers. It is brought to you by the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. The LEEP program provides resources to help the early childhood community bring books and stories to preschoolers.
Who runs Project LEEP?
Jo-Ann Lawson is the LEEP librarian. You can reach her by emailing jlawson@crrl.org, by phone at 540-834-0623 ext.223, or at the LSC (
What does LEEP provide?
1. Free workshops for childcare providers, offered twice a year at the Headquarters Library. Each workshop concentrates on a different aspect of using books with young children, from making puppets to telling stories to using books to explain difficult situations. Two hours of continuing education credit are offered.
2. Participating centers get regular deliveries of paperback books and pouches, as well as twice-yearly storytimes. Contact Jo-Ann Lawson to add your name to the waiting list for this service. She will also be happy to provide you with more details.
Upcoming LEEP Workshop:
Title: Words, Words and More Words
Of the worlds 2,700 languages the English language is the richest. How many words? Come and find out as we explore fun methods of increasing our students' vocabularies.
Who: All preschool teachers, aides and daycare providers
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010; 7-9pm (rescheduled from February due to snow)
Where: Headquarters Branch 1201 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA
RSVP: 540-372-1144 ext 244 Youth Services at HQ or contact Jo-Ann Lawson at jlawson@crrl.org with the following information: name, school/center, phone number and number attending.
2 hours of credit are earned for attending this workshop
