Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
- This event is part of a series. If you register for this first event, you will also be registering for future occurrences.
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 0–36 months, focused on building strong language skills through everyday conversations.
Session Dates
- March 2 – May 11 (10 weeks)
- 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 by selecting the following link: 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.
Choose one:
- 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.
Funded by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library and the Santa Fe Community Foundation.