Receipts: Trellison Institute INSTAGRAM post — Public library proximity correlates with sustained reading practice

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The post, as published

Discover the power of libraries! 🌟 Proximity to public libraries is linked to sustained reading habits and literacy growth. 📚 Multiple studies show engagement with library programs enhances early literacy, and caregiver involvement is key. Consistent story-time and daily read-alouds predict kindergarten readiness, with effects lasting through preschool. Supporting a rich home literacy environment with library resources boosts vocabulary in early grades. Plus, participating in summer reading programs helps prevent learning loss. Dive deeper into the evidence base at the link below. https://trellison.com/research/library-literacy/lit-review #LibraryLove #EarlyLiteracy #ReadTogether #LibraryPrograms #StoryTimeMagic #SummerReading #LiteracyMatters #ReadingCommunity #FamilyEngagement #BookwormLife #LibraryAccess #ReadingRocks

What this post claims

Claim focus: Public library proximity correlates with sustained reading practice

Audience: librarian

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Evidence base

Every claim in this post is paraphrased from the following public-domain federal research. Click through to the original source.

Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class (ECLS-K)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2011 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Child Reading Literacy and the Role of Public Libraries: A Review of Secondary Sources

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · 2026 · License: us_government_public_domain

Mathematica Policy Research

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2010 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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What Works Clearinghouse — Early Literacy Practice Guides

U.S. Department of Education / IES · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

Institute of Education Sciences

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Office of English Language Acquisition — Family Engagement & Bilingual Literacy Resources

U.S. Department of Education · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / OELA

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