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SUMMARY:Make a social story for your library
DESCRIPTION:A workshop on helping children feel confident when visiting your library Some children prefer familiar routines and may feel anxious when going to new places\, including the library. A simple social story can help prepare them for the day and enjoy the experience.  \n\n\n\nSocial stories or social scripts are a research‑informed practical tool to help all children understand what to expect and feel more at ease. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create a social story tailored for your library that families can print or access online. Social stories can explain routines\, spaces and experiences in a clear\, friendly way to support a smoother\, more confident visit.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by a librarian\, a parent peer worker and a specialist early childhood teacher\, this practical session will give you the tools to make your library more welcoming and inclusive. They will share both practical strategies and developmental insights to help you create a resource that supports all children and families in your community.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this interactive session\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes an effective social story \n\n\n\nHow social stories support children and families \n\n\n\nWays libraries can use social stories to promote inclusion \n\n\n\nHow to create a social story that reflects your library’s spaces\, routines and expectations \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe recommend completing the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending this workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are forPublic library staff from anywhere in Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenMonday 23 November 20261:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This session is open to public library staff anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmation emailYou will receive an automated booking confirmation email with session details. If you don’t see it in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help ensure future emails arrive in the right place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitatorsThis session will be co‑facilitated by an experienced librarian\, a specialist early childhood teacher and a parent-peer worker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this workshop suitable for staff who are new to the topic?Yes. This session is open to library staff with a range of experience\, including those who are new to inclusion and accessibility. We recommend completing the Building Inclusion in Libraries eLearning modules before attending\, as the discussion will build on concepts introduced in the modules and focus on practical applications in library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I create a social story during the workshop?The workshop includes practical activities to help you start developing a social story for your library. You will leave with ideas and resources that you can adapt to reflect your library’s spaces\, routines and programs. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive information\, including the Zoom link and instructions for joining the session. If you don’t see the email in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help future emails arrive in the right place.You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. A member of the Plumtree team will also send a reminder closer to the session date. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?Recordings are not shared with participants.Sessions may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Any recordings are kept confidential and are not used for public purposes. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can I ask questions during the sessions?Yes. The workshop is interactive\, and participants are encouraged to ask questions\, share ideas and discuss how social stories might be used in their own library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I receive a certificate of attendance?Certificates are not provided for this session.If you require a letter confirming your attendance\, please contact Mana at mana@plumtree.org.au after the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project team leader\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout PlumtreePlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation supporting children with developmental delay\, disability and their families. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked alongside families through therapy\, parent peer support\, playgroups\, workshops and community programs. We believe families are the experts on their child\, and our professional team and parent peer workers work in partnership with families to support children’s participation\, development and everyday life.We also provide training and resources for professionals\, bringing together lived experience and professional expertise to support children’s inclusion and participation in their communities.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/social-story-for-your-library-nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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