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, October 2
10:15am
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The Role of Therapy Dogs in Public Libraries and Their Supportive Role in Literacy Initiatives
Hyatt Regency Buffalo | Grand Ballroom E-F
Dan Caufield • Brigette Atlas-Callahan • Sarah McLean-Plunkett
LIMITED
12:45pm
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Information Literacy through Children's Literature
Hyatt Regency Buffalo | Grand Ballroom E-F
Brooke Gross
LIMITED
2:15pm
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Examining Early Literacy Spaces: Are We on the Right Track?
Hyatt Regency Buffalo | Grand Ballroom G
Kim Bolan • Erin Jennings, IIDA, AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB
LIMITED
3:45pm
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Literacy @ Your Library
Hyatt Regency Buffalo | Grand Ballroom E-F
Marion Waldman • Beth Bevars • Valerie Byrd Fort
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, October 3
10:15am
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The Powerful Impact of Play: How Play Can Engage Your Community and Strengthen Early Literacy Skills
Embassy Suites Buffalo | Avant
Nichole King • Raina Tuakoi
LIMITED
12:45pm
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Using Photos, Videos, and Webcams to Enrich Informational Literacy
Embassy Suites Buffalo | Avant
Melissa Stewart
LIMITED
2:15pm
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Before 1, 2, 3: Early Math Precursors for Babies and Toddlers
Embassy Suites Buffalo | Avant
Katie Campana • Jacqueline Kociubuk
LIMITED
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