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Learning
The Library supports growth and curiosity, so children enter kindergarten ready to learn and people of all ages can navigate the real world and meet their goals.
“She’s working really hard on her words and being able to share all of her beautiful thoughts. I’m excited for her to be able to get out and enjoy all the beautiful things just like every other kid.”
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–Nicole Emery, mother of 4-year-old Penny at Autism-Ready Story Time
Autism-Ready Story Time pilot:
In partnership with Autism-Ready Libraries from the University of Washington, the Library System hosted 11 families for two story time experiences designed for children with sensory and learning differences. The inclusive hands-on story time helps children gain early literacy skills.
Digital literacy
154 people spent 82 learning hours using Northstar Digital Literacy, a self-paced online learning platform that helps people learn computer and internet basics. The most popular topic studied was Computer Basics, followed by Internet Basics and Microsoft Word.
