Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
Program Description
Event Details
Watch Your Child Come Alive With Language!
Talking, singing, and responding to your baby helps build their brain. LENA Start is a free, 10-week online program for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 36 months, focused on building strong language skills through everyday conversations.
Session Dates
- March 2 to May 11 (10 weeks)
- Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- No session during Spring Break: March 30
What Is LENA Start?
LENA Start is a research-based program that helps families learn easy, practical ways to increase back-and-forth talk with their child, during meals, playtime, errands, and everyday routines. Learn more about Lena Start for Families at Welcome to the LENA Start community.
Weekly sessions are held online, so you can participate from home.
In-Person Orientation Required
Before the online sessions begin, families must attend one in-person orientation to receive program supplies, complete paperwork, and learn program details. Dinner is provided and participants will receive free children's books. Your children may attend; activities will be available.
Dates available:
- Saturday, February 21, 2 pm @ Southside Library
- Monday, February 23, 6 pm @ Southside Library
After you register, you will receive an email confirmation and can select an orientation date.
For Spanish program register here: Programa LENA Start Virtual (en español) | Santa Fe Public Library
Funded by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library and the Santa Fe Community Foundation.