Emerging Leaders 2016 AASL Project: Programming

This article provides ideas for programming and resources to make the library a more welcoming and useful place for children and other family members of incarcerated people.

This website describes some of the resources made available to incarcerated persons and their families through the Brooklyn Public Library. Notable programs include the TeleStory program, which allows children and their incarcerated parent to read a book together through a live video feed at no cost, as well as the Daddy/Mommy & Me program which teaches incarcerated parents how to help with their child's education from afar. The parent also records a reading of their favorite book which is given to their child.

Companions Journeying Together provides services to help improve the emotional and mental health of incarcerated people and their families. Aunt Mary's Storybook Project gives incarcerated mothers the opportunity to record themselves reading a book, which will later be given to their child. Fathers Read allows incarcerated fathers to read books to their children once a month.