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Serving Toronto’s Children Ages Six to 12
Toronto Public LibraryToronto Public Library Middle Childhood Framework
Toronto Public Library BoardJanuary 20, 2014
• Responds to important new research
• Aligns with wider City Plan
• Provides a blueprint for supporting children’s healthy growth and development
Celebrates the joy of reading
Promotes literacy & learning
Supports fun & playSupports fun & play
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2006 Ready for Reading created and launched2006 Ready for Reading created and launched
2009 Recognized need for similar approach to establish and promote Middle Childhood services
Middle Childhood Framework released by City of Toronto
2010 – TPL audit of services, research and environmental2012 scan, alignment with Strategic Plan
2013 Development of TPL Middle Childhood Framework
2014 Release of TPL Middle Childhood Framework
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TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE recognized as a leader
in supporting the development of happy, confident and successful
children with solid foundations to support them and their families
as they grow and develop independence and cognitive and social
skills. TPL will support the transitions from early childhood through
middle childhood and into the teenage yearsmiddle childhood and into the teenage years.
1. Develop unique, innovative programs, services and collections to promote critical thinking and explore different literacies
2 A i t th t i i ti it di2. Animate spaces that inspire creativity, encourage discovery, promote reading, incorporate technology
3. Attract more children to the library through outreach and promotion3. Attract more children to the library through outreach and promotion
4. Strengthen and develop partnerships through collaborative programming and service opportunities
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5. Position the library as a key player in Middle Childhood services
6. Extend the library’s professional expertise by encouraging staff to become animators, facilitators and Middle Childhood champions
7 Participate in and contribute to ongoing research and7. Participate in and contribute to ongoing research and knowledge exchange
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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Middle Childhood Service Pillars
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10 Priorities in 7 Key Service Areasy
1 Collections
2 Visual/Virtual spaces
3 Programs
Page 154 Staff Training
10 Priorities in 7 Key Service Areas
5 Technology
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5 Technology
6 Assessment and Evaluation
7 Plan Support
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10 Priorities in 7 Key Service Areasy
1 Discovery Pods
2 System-wide program development
3 Grade 4 Outreach
4 Leading to Reading
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10 Priorities in 7 Key Service Areasy
6 Out of School Clubs
7 Online Presence for Middle Childhood
9 B di f Middl Childh d
8 Integration of New Technology
9 Branding of Middle Childhood
10 Funding and Resourcing
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10 Funding and Resourcing
• Responds to important new research
• Aligns with wider City Plan
• Provides a blueprint for supporting children’s healthy growth and development
Celebrates the joy of reading
Promotes literacy & learning
Supports fun & play
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Supports fun & play
Questions
Anne BaileyDirector, Branch Libraries,abailey@torontopubliclibrary.ca
Linda HazzanDi C i i P i & C EDirector, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagementlhazzan@torontopubliclibrary.ca
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