Frisco Public Library Offers Free Child Literacy Classes

Opening Doors to Literacy Workshop Series with Dr. James L. Thomas

FRISCO, TEXAS (Jan, 5, 2010) – Registration is now open for Frisco Public Library’s
free workshop series, “Opening Doors to Early Literacy,” with presenter Dr. James
L. Thomas. The series is designed for day care providers, teachers and parents or
anyone interested in developing early literacy skills in children.

Dr. Thomas has more than 30 years experience as a public school librarian,
graduate library school professor and teacher of early literacy awareness. He has
recently returned from Australia where he delivered nine “Opening Doors to Early
Literacy” workshops to child care providers, children’s librarians and parents.

Continuing education credits will be given by the Texas Early Care and
Education Career Development System. Two credits will be awarded for each
workshop. Registration is free and open to the first 60 participants.

For more information or to register for any workshop in the series, go to
http://www.friscolibrary.com/ Registration forms may be downloaded by clicking on
ADULTS--programs and lectures. Forms may be emailed to
alamprecht@friscotexas.gov, faxed to 972-292-5699 or returned in person or
mailed to Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX.

Opening Doors to Literacy Workshop Series
With Dr. James L. Thomas

* Ready to Read, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 4
Registration deadline: Feb. 25

* Language & Play for Infants, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 8
Registration deadline: April 1

* The Young & the Restless, 6-8 p.m., May 6
Registration deadline: April 29

* Joint Story Time Workshop for Two’s, Three’s, & Four’s, Thursday,
May 20
Registration deadline: May 13