Books, Children, Dogs, Artists: Library Programs for the Entire Family

Abstract

The promotion of library resources and services is a continuous process for all libraries, especially hospital family resource center libraries. Like public libraries, a family resource center can utilize programs as a pathway for connecting with and developing awareness of library resources and services available to patient families. This column describes the programs currently offered for All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine patient families, marketing initiatives to promote these programs, and utilization of grant funding to supplement a program.

KEYWORDS:

• Artist-led activities
• calendar of events
• family resource center libraries
• family-centered care
• hospital libraries
• literacy
• pet therapy dogs
• story time
• Target®

Notes

Comments and suggestions should be sent to the Column Editors: Cheryl R. Dee ([email protected]), Kate Daniels ([email protected]), Priscilla L. Stephenson ([email protected]), and Peggy Cruse ([email protected]).

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Mary Katherine Haver

Mary Katherine Haver, MLIS, AHIP ([email protected]) is Medical Librarian, Family Resource Center Library, All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine, 501 Sixth Avenue South, Box 7665, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.