Early Childhood Educators Training: Bringing Books to Life

Date and Time

• Friday, Aug 14, 2026  8:30am - 11am

Location

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Details

Inspire young learners through story! Earn 2.5 free OA credits, network with peers, and learn from author/storyteller Lindsay Bonilla. South High St. doors open at 8 am.

OCCRA (Ohio Childcare Resource and Referral Agency) Training Registration & Information:

"Bringing Books to Life" - OA Credit Training ID: ST10162871

Registration Required for 2.5 Hours of Free Ohio-Approved Credits   

If you do not require OA hours, please register by emailing lmcfalls@akronlibrary.org .

8 am:
South High Street doors open
Participants may only enter through the South High Street Doors at this time of day

8-8:30 am: 
Visit the Akron-Summit County Public Library table for information regarding the day and to register for door prizes.
Sign in at the Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) table.

8:30-11 am:
Children’s book author and professional storyteller Lindsay Bonilla presents “Bringing Books to Life.” In this interactive workshop, Lindsay will demonstrate how to take children beyond being listeners to becoming active story participants, making them part of the story. Learn powerful strategies to boost engagement and bring books to life. Registered participants will earn 2.5 OA credits.
Registration Required.  

11 am-12 pm:

• Sign up for raffle prizes
• Tour the Educators' Lab
• Record a Dial-A-Story
• Learn about our Library of Things
• Get an Educator's Card
• Visit TechZone
  And more!

12 pm:
Raffle prize drawings announced
Winners need not be present

For questions or inquiries, contact Laura McFalls at 330.643.4846 or email lmcfalls@akronlibrary.org.